{"product_id":"balcones-baby-blue-straight-corn-whisky-750ml","title":"Balcones Baby Blue Straight Corn Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBalcones Baby Blue is a pot-distilled straight corn whisky from Balcones Distilling in Waco, Texas, made from 100% roasted blue corn and bottled at 92 proof (46% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBalcones began distilling in 2009 in an old welding shop under a bridge in Waco, and Baby Blue was the first Texas whisky legally produced since Prohibition. The distillery has always sought out ingredients for their richness in flavor, and the rich, oily roasted blue corn, pot distilled and aged over 12 months in used American oak, adds new sophistication to the corn whisky tradition while keeping the freshness of classic American distilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the palate are rich flavors of tropical fruit, apricot, brown sugar, sweet tea with lemon and smoked chilis, with notes of butter, toffee and toasted almond, followed by a medium-long finish of cinnamon and mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn iconic Texas whisky and a great gift for craft whisky fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue corn has a nutty, rich character compared with yellow corn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTexas heat speeds up the interaction between whisky and oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA splash of water opens up the fruit and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt pairs with smoked brisket, tacos and pecan pie.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it in a Glencairn glass to gather the aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a great bottle for a Texas whisky tasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt makes a lively Whisky Highball.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a fun bottle to compare side by side with bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roasted corn, toffee, butter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical fruit, apricot, brown sugar, sweet tea, smoked chili.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-long, cinnamon and mint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balcones Distilling, Waco, Texas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight corn whisky, pot distilled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% roasted blue corn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Over 12 months in used American oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 92 proof (46% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest enjoyed neat, on the rocks or in a classic Gold Rush.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it unique?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is made from 100% roasted blue corn and pot distilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it historic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was the first Texas whisky legally produced since Prohibition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it taste?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTropical fruit, apricot, brown sugar, sweet tea and smoked chili with a cinnamon-mint finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/american-whiskey\"\u003eAmerican Whiskey collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balcones Distilling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68029501473077,"sku":"VWS_4710","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-26771.webp?v=1793730651","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/balcones-baby-blue-straight-corn-whisky-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}