Straight corn whiskey aged 5 years in tequila barrels. On the nose, lime rind, saltwater, caramel corn. The palate brings salted caramel, smoked agave, slightly underripe watermelon, lemon meringue. Caramelized agave finish? I wasn't sure how much I liked this on the first couple pours, but it's really starting to work for me. It's a very different profile with the tequila flavors fairly prominent, but if you're patient with it, as the sweet corn flavors emerge it shows a really interesting balance with the salty vegetal tequila notes. At the price of $60 I think it's a good value for the unique flavors it offers. Also, 5 years in the Texas heat is a lot of age for a Balcones release.
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Yeah, but, man, it gets weirder over time. And I kinda dig that.
I was able to try this as my San Antonio whiskey girl brought in a slew of hubby's bottles in to the office on a Friday(his idea he knows Im a buff). I can confirm I do not care for this most likely due to my lack of Tequila enjoyment
@Bourbon_Obsessed_Lexington.......I too do not need more brown grass....f-ing drought
@PBMichiganWolverine I think @ctbeck11 might have pulled the trigger on one - I kind of wish I would have but need more bottles like I need more brown grass right now.
@Ctrexman there’s a Lost Lantern version of this is which is more ABV. Price is a whole $40 more too unfortunately. But, a single cask.
Havent seen this in Austin/San Antonio area yet