

Balcones Texas Rye 100 Proof
(0.75l, 50%)
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Absolutely 100% Rye and absolutely a Texan.
Ten years ago, Balcones was a tiny startup distillery in an old welding shop under a bridge in Waco, Texas. After it was all refurbished and equipped with copper pot stills from Portugal, a new shiny Whisky distillery was born, and the magic could start.
In addition to a classic Texas Single Malt, and two blue corn Whiskies, Balcones makes a breathtakingly good 100% Rye Whisky, made from Elbon Rye from Northwest Texas. In a wonderful magic following traditional recipes and methods, a real champion arises. This very expression is a celebration of the distillery's 10th anniversary and it's bottled at 100 proof. It's aged in new and charred oak barrels under two years in the moody climate of Texas, where temperatures swing from scorching hot to cozy cold in just one day and where barrels breathe at a much faster rate. It's also diluted with Hill Country spring water and there are no dirty additives and no flavor enhancements. It's pure and superb.
Ten years ago, Balcones was a tiny startup distillery in an old welding shop under a bridge in Waco, Texas. After it was all refurbished and equipped with copper pot stills from Portugal, a new shiny Whisky distillery was born, and the magic could start.
In addition to a classic Texas Single Malt, and two blue corn Whiskies, Balcones makes a breathtakingly good 100% Rye Whisky, made from Elbon Rye from Northwest Texas. In a wonderful magic following traditional recipes and methods, a real champion arises. This very expression is a celebration of the distillery's 10th anniversary and it's bottled at 100 proof. It's aged in new and charred oak barrels under two years in the moody climate of Texas, where temperatures swing from scorching hot to cozy cold in just one day and where barrels breathe at a much faster rate. It's also diluted with Hill Country spring water and there are no dirty additives and no flavor enhancements. It's pure and superb.
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Category
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StyleRye Whiskey
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RegionTexas
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CountryUnited States
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Alcohol50%
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Distillery
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Age1 Year Old
Flavor Spiral™
About The Flavor Spiral
chocolate
pepper
chocolate mint
cocoa
tobacco
oak
corn
butter
rye
What does Balcones Texas Rye 100 Proof taste like?
The Flavor Spiral™ shows the most common flavors that you'll taste in Balcones Texas Rye 100 Proof and gives you a chance to have a taste of it before actually tasting it.
We invented Flavor Spiral™ here at Flaviar to get all your senses involved in tasting drinks and, frankly, because we think that classic tasting notes are boring.
The Flavor Spiral™ shows the most common flavors that you'll taste in Balcones Texas Rye 100 Proof and gives you a chance to have a taste of it before actually tasting it.
We invented Flavor Spiral™ here at Flaviar to get all your senses involved in tasting drinks and, frankly, because we think that classic tasting notes are boring.
Tasting Notes
Appearance / Color
Deep amber.
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Cocoa, pepper and espresso on the nose with a hint of chocolate.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Silky espresso, tobacco and chocolate flavor with mint touch, followed by pepper and oak.
Finish
A robust mint finish with hints of dry oak and cedar.
Deep amber.
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Cocoa, pepper and espresso on the nose with a hint of chocolate.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Silky espresso, tobacco and chocolate flavor with mint touch, followed by pepper and oak.
Finish
A robust mint finish with hints of dry oak and cedar.
Ratings & Reviews
Jared,
Loved the unique chocolate flavor
guest,
Smooth, peppery
Robyn,
I wanted this to be my favorite of the group because I classically enjoy ryes most of American whiskeys, but this was harsh abs average at best. The decent flavors underneath were hard to get to, and that’s coming from someone who enjoys a good bite to their whiskey.
Ryan,
I usually dont care for Rye at all but Balcones changed my mind,
theres something special about this Whiskey that I dont get with my Scotch.
Theres a sharp dark chocolate bitterness almost like a dark mint wet earth flavor that lingers after you swallow.
Its strange but oh so satisfying.
Benjamin,
I did not care for this rye one bit. The tobacco, chocolate and ashtray flavors are overpowering. It's a death match between flavors that don't agree with my palate. I was excited to try it, but the ashtray component makes this rye undrinkable.

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