Balcones Texas Pot Still Bourbon
92 proof
2–3 years
Bourbon
Balcones Distilling
Four-grain blend (blue corn, wheat, rye, malted barley)
Nose
Floral notes, black licorice, honeysuckle, vanilla, prickly pear fruit character
Palate
Sweet with tartness, fruit-forward with prickly pear tanginess, savory character, well-balanced grain expression
Finish
Medium length, sweet and fruit-driven without excessive dryness, smooth mouth-coating
Overall Score
4 / 5
A well-balanced, fruit-forward four-grain bourbon that bridges savory complexity with approachable sweetness, making it an accessible entry into craft whiskey at a reasonable price point.
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Undrinkable
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Substandard
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Very good
5.0
Perfection
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