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Whisky Review: Balcones ZZ Top Tres Hombres

We review Balcones' ZZ Top Tres Hombres. It's a collaboration between two icons of Texas.

OVERALL RATING

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Balcones ZZ Top Tres Hombres (image via Jerry Jenae Sampson)

Tasting Notes

About:

Mash bill of roasted blue corn, malted barley, and rye. 50% ABV (100 Proof). $60/750mL.
Appearance:
Dark amber, medium viscosity.
Nose:
Notes of red delicious apple, buttery sweetness, and fresh greens.
Palate:
a complexity that I enjoyed exploring. Balcones ZZ Top Tres Hombres signifies the very nature of the distillery – a pride in Texas and a passion for their award-winning spirits that comes out in a truly delicious whisky. Balcones ZZ Top Tres Hombres (image via Jerry Jenae Sampson) Tasting Notes: Balcones ZZ Top Tres Hombres Whisky Vital Stats: Mash bill of roasted blue corn, malted barley, and rye. 50% ABV (100 Proof). $60/750mL. Appearance: Dark amber, medium viscosity. Nose: Notes of red delicious apple, buttery sweetness, and fresh greens. Palate: The whisky stands out as a sweet and mellow expression. Notes of sandalwood, clove, and vanilla shine through.
Finish:
Comments:
The whisky offers a balanced level of acidity and a powerful flavor profile. I was pleasantly surprised by this collaboration, as celebrity involvement in spirits doesn’t always pan out. Balcones Distillery is obviously doing something right in Texas!

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Jerry Jenae Sampson

Jerry Sampson, a freelance writer, editor, and screenwriter, finds her creative work consistently enhanced by her passion for whiskey and craft cocktails. She relishes the opportunity to spend crisp fall days venturing to the renowned distilleries around Portland, gaining deeper insights into the intricate processes behind her beloved spirits.

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