{"product_id":"balcones-true-blue-cask-strength-single-barrel-straight-corn-whisky-750ml","title":"Balcones True Blue Cask Strength Single Barrel Straight Corn Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBalcones 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrue 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOccasionally 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA one-of-a-kind Texas whisky, it makes a bold gift for adventurous whisky drinkers.\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\u003eCorn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoasting the blue corn before mashing adds deeper, toasty, nutty flavours that set Balcones apart from other corn whiskies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown sugar, roasted nuts and buttered toast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeysuckle and citrus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, with hints of cinnamon.\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 Straight Corn Whisky, single barrel, cask strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% roasted blue corn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 124.2 proof (62.1% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 and add water a few drops at a time. It pairs with cornbread, smoked brisket or pecan pie.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% Texas-grown roasted blue corn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it cask strength?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, bottled from a single barrel at barrel proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy 'whisky'?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBalcones uses the whisky spelling.\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":68023499948341,"sku":"VWS200430721","price":57.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-14787.webp?v=1793657438","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/balcones-true-blue-cask-strength-single-barrel-straight-corn-whisky-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}