Balcones True Blue Cask Strength Single Barrel is a Texas straight corn whisky made from 100% roasted blue corn, pot distilled and bottled at barrel proof. This barrel is 124.2 proof (62.1% ABV).
True Blue is a modern, pot-distilled ode to the classic American style of corn whisky, made entirely from Texas-grown, roasted blue corn and crafted from scratch at Balcones in Texas. Balcones spells it whisky and is known for using unusual grains, and the roasted blue corn gives True Blue a character that tastes like nothing else on the market.
Occasionally a barrel stands out for exceptional quality and character, meriting bottling in its pure, unblended form, and at barrel proof True Blue Cask Strength preserves the bold flavours and aromas straight from the cask. Select casks yield a powerful expression that opens with deep notes of brown sugar, roasted nuts and buttered toast, while lingering honeysuckle and citrus accents usher in a long finish with hints of cinnamon.
A one-of-a-kind Texas whisky, it makes a bold gift for adventurous whisky drinkers.
American 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.
Corn whisky must be made from a mash of at least 80% corn; a straight corn whisky is aged at least two years, typically in used or uncharred oak, which lets the grain's sweetness lead.
Roasting the blue corn before mashing adds deeper, toasty, nutty flavours that set Balcones apart from other corn whiskies.
Tasting Notes
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Opening: Brown sugar, roasted nuts and buttered toast.
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Accents: Honeysuckle and citrus.
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Finish: Long, with hints of cinnamon.
Specifications
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Producer: Balcones Distilling
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Style: Straight Corn Whisky, single barrel, cask strength
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Mash Bill: 100% roasted blue corn
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Proof / ABV: 124.2 proof (62.1% ABV)
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Region: Texas, United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat and add water a few drops at a time. It pairs with cornbread, smoked brisket or pecan pie.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is it made from?
100% Texas-grown roasted blue corn.
Is it cask strength?
Yes, bottled from a single barrel at barrel proof.
Why 'whisky'?
Balcones uses the whisky spelling.
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