Balcones Texas Whisky – 100 Proof Rye
Hey guys! How’s it going?
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It’s finally time for another review.
This time we have another nice surprise from Balcones, it’s the Texas Rye 100 proof! 
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This is a lovely rye whiskey from 2019 master distiller of the year at Icons of Whisky America, Jared Himstedt. Now if you follow what’s happening over at the Balcones distillery, you know that they are not your ordinary American whisky makers. I’m planning to write an article about these guys, so stay tuned.
Right so back to the review:
Nose: Chocolate coated rye, hot cocoa, young oak and orange zest along with a hint of salted caramel, malted grains, and a touch of smoke. So we’re off to a delicious start.
Palate: A flavor-rich spicy mouthfeel, prominent cocoa, coffee, orange zest, melted dak chocolate, sweet malt (honey) and a pinch of tobacco.
Finish: Long, dry, with peanutbutter, which ads to the dryness. Cocoa powder, burnt sugar and dark caramel chocolate.
This is a very unusual rye in my book, but a very good unusual, this is excellent whisky 
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Have you guys tried this one yet? What did you think about it?.
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