{"product_id":"balcones-texas-single-malt-whisky-rum-cask-finished-750ml","title":"Balcones Texas Single Malt Whisky Rum Cask Finished 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBalcones Texas Single Malt Rum Cask Finished is a cask-strength single malt from Waco, Texas, finished in casks that held Balcones' own Texas rum, bottled here at 124 proof (62% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSingle malt has always been the drive and passion behind Balcones, but the distillery has also been inspired by other spirit traditions, including rum. After a few small batches of its Texas Rum, it refilled the same casks with select Texas Single Malt, marrying two favourites into a unique Texas whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nose brings caramelised sugar, cherry cola, banana bread, sassafras, pistachio, peanut brittle, apple skins and peach cobbler. The taste is big and full-bodied, with tropical fruit, molasses, sweet black tea and gingerbread, and the finish is dry and long, with prickly cinnamon, burnt sugar and heavy oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bold Texas original, it makes a fine gift for adventurous whisky lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat, then add a little water to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmerican whiskey covers a wide range of styles, from bourbon and rye to single malts and light whiskeys, and independent blenders and small producers have made it one of the most exciting categories in spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTexas single malt is made from 100% malted barley, and the Texas heat speeds the interaction between spirit and wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCask strength means the whisky is bottled without dilution, straight from the cask, so a few drops of water can open it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cask finish moves a matured whisky into a second cask for a further period, layering new flavours over the original spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramelised sugar, cherry cola, banana bread and peach cobbler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical fruit, molasses, black tea and gingerbread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry and long, cinnamon, burnt sugar and oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balcones Distilling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Texas Single Malt Whisky, rum cask finished, cask strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 124 proof (62% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finished in Balcones Texas rum casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Waco, Texas, United States\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\u003eSip it neat, then add water to taste. It pairs with banana bread, gingerbread or a cigar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it finished?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn casks that previously held Balcones' own Texas rum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it cask strength?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes; this bottle is 124 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Waco, Texas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/american-whiskey\"\u003eAmerican Whiskey collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balcones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68083778486581,"sku":"VWS_200419845","price":61.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-14120.webp?v=1794004802","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/balcones-texas-single-malt-whisky-rum-cask-finished-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}