Balcones High Plains Single Malt
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27 months
Single Malt
Balcones Distilling
100% Texas-grown and malted barley (High Plains drought-resistant variety)
Nose
Sourdough bread, wheat bread character, grain-forward, bready
Palate
Bready grain expression, different grain character from Scottish barley, rich and complex despite younger age, character-driven
Finish
Not specified
Overall Score
4.2 / 5
A pioneering Texas-grown and malted single malt that showcases distinctly bready, grain-forward character, proving that locally-sourced barley can produce sophisticated whiskey despite younger age.
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