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Bourbon Review: Balcones Texas Pot Still Bourbon

We review Balcones Texas Pot Still Bourbon, distilled in large Forsyth pot stills from a mash bill made up of roasted blue corn, Texas wheat, Texas rye and malted barley.

OVERALL RATING

8
$30.00
  • Courtney Kristjana is a leading US whiskey taster and aspiring Master of Scotch.
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Balcones Texas Pot Still Bourbon

Tasting Notes

About:

46% ABV (92 proof); The mash bill consists of roasted blue corn, Texas wheat and rye, and malted barley; aged in charred new oak barrels for two years; 750mL is around $30.
Appearance:
Red mahogany.
Nose:
From the nose, I get a ton of raisin. As it mixes with the oak notes, I pick up some cereal, and it is reminiscent of raisin bran. You really get the char on the nose. There is just a faint amount of cinnamon and baking spices.
Palate:
Upon initial tasting, the baking spices and rye from the mash bill make this bourbon hot, but in a nice warming sense. There is a tiny bite from a bitterness similar to coffee and leather. The char stands out, and there is a mild amount of oak on the back end. The mouthfeel is creamy, but it really only is noticeable in the finish with a touch of straw. Not overtly sweet, nor does it have much of that raisin from the nose.
Finish:
Comments:
The Balcones Texas Pot Still Bourbon has a whopper of flavor, and is a standout amongst other Balcones products. This one, however, to be fully enjoyed and appreciated really depends on the mood you’re in and what you’re looking for. It comes off hotter than other Balcones offerings, which I at first wasn’t ready for. It is more reminiscent of a rye to me than a bourbon, so just be warned. It’s not the very best from Balcones, but it is very good.

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.

Courtney Kristjana

Courtney Kristjana is a leading whiskey taster in the United States. Inspired by an article on Heather Greene, she left her career in Gerontology to pursue her passion for whiskey. Currently studying to become a Master of Scotch, Courtney dreams of one day being nominated for the Keepers of the Quaich. Her reviews may be as strong as the peat in her scotch, but she guarantees honesty, integrity, and an open mind.

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