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robertwayne64024

Balcones Texas Pot Still Bourbon

Bourbon — Texas, USA

Reviewed February 2, 2021 (edited November 17, 2023)
3.75
3.75 out of 5 stars
I have whined for a couple years that Balcones products were not available in my state. That has changed in the new year. A limited number of Balcones products have appeared on the shelves of a couple stores in my area. I can only hope for more in the future. The nose of this pot still bourbon is unlike any other I have experienced. The nose is ripe fruit, candy, corn, and cereal. In the mouth the first thing I noticed was how viscous it is, almost oily. Next the flavors of corn, dark honey, nuts, and vanilla. The finish lingers and the corn sweetness is there to the end. This will not become my favorite bourbon--but I will repurchase and continue to enjoy. The overall experience of its nose, mouthfeel, and flavors is unique to me in the bourbon world. Unique and enjoyable.
30.0 USD per Bottle
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  • JDeschain
    February 6, 2021

    Glad to hear you had a chance to try Balcones! In one word, I would say Balcones products are “punchy”. They’re big, bold, and very distinctive. Personally, I enjoy their pot still bourbon as mixer. It’s great in a spirit-forward cocktail (old fashioned), but puts up a helluva fight in something more watered down like a hot toddy or amaretto sour.

  • Ctrexman
    February 3, 2021

    Yes the pot still makes a difference for sure

  • LouisianaLonghorn
    February 3, 2021

    @CKarmios it’s less common but not unheard of. Off the top of my head, Woodford Reserve, Bowman Brothers, and as noted here, Balcones use pot stills.

  • CKarmios
    February 3, 2021

    Coming from the other side of the pond, I may be completely off here, but isn’t pot still bourbon something of a rarity?

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