This single malt is aged for up to 36 months, which if you want to see full maturation you need to have patience. They are also taking the path of least resistance by incorporating Scottish built copper pot stills and a portion of their grains from Scotland in their distilling process.Įven with all this tradition and thoughtfulness they do fall into a bit of the American trap that faster is better. His background as a brewer comes through in his flavor profiling. Multiple awards decorate their shelves, but the proof is in the pudding and head distiller Jared Himstedt is striving to define what an American single malt can be, rather than trying to recreate a scotch. They recognize the importance of tradition while striving to define their brand alongside a slew of other American whiskeys. It is more about the crafting and balance that is put forth to deliver a well-rounded and exciting drink.īalcones, founded in 2008, has done a lot in their short life. That is not to say that whiskey or even Scotch has to have that smokey characteristic to tip it into excellence. The difference is that the American palate seems to have always strayed more towards the sweeter end of whiskey instead of the peated (smokey), or earthy notes that distinguish many a Scotch. American distillers have potentially produced single malt whiskeys for as long as stills have spewed their astringent liquid gold in these here United States. It is also the lifeblood of Scotland, the pioneers of single malts. Single malt whiskey, in my humble opinion, is the gold standard for grain-based alcohol. But does a rushed aging process aid or detract from the true potential of this pleasant American single malt? It is big, bold, and a strong offering for an American whiskey. That rings true with Balcones’ offering of one of its lates single malt whiskeys. It should also be noted that by clicking the buy link towards the bottom of this review our site receives a small referral payment which helps to support, but not influence, our editorial and other costs.Įverything is bigger in Texas. This in no way, per our editorial policies, influenced the final outcome of this review. Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by Balcones.
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