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Serve it neat in a rocks glass and give it a few minutes to open, or stir it into a bold Manhattan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Balcones Texas Rye 100 Proof\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive it a few minutes neat in a rocks glass to let the specialty grains open, or stir it into a bold Manhattan where the coffee and toffee notes have room to show.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balcones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35737808044185,"sku":"VWS_4563","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/spirit-classic-5.png?v=1608237429"},{"product_id":"balcones-pot-still-texas-straight-bourbon","title":"Balcones Balcones Texas Pot Still Bourbon 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBalcones Texas Pot Still Bourbon comes from a four-grain mash of roasted blue corn, Texas wheat, Texas rye, and malted barley, distilled in copper pot stills at the Waco, Texas distillery and aged two years in new charred oak. That mash bill and pot distillation push it toward rye-whiskey territory in character — the nose runs raisin and char with baking spice underneath, and the palate brings coffee, leather, and warming spice ahead of an oaky, straw-tinged finish. Bottled at 46% ABV as a straight bourbon, it drinks hotter and more assertive than most Kentucky-style bourbons. Good for a bourbon drinker who wants something closer to a rye in profile without leaving the bourbon category.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Balcones Texas Pot Still Bourbon\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne rock takes the edge off without losing the char and spice that make this one distinct — it runs hot straight out of the bottle. It also holds its own in an Old Fashioned, where the roasted corn and rye spice come through against the bitters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balcones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629032313050,"sku":"VWS_4439","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/83b0581a-99bf-11ea-8725-027b56b897b2_e2594cac-7814-47c0-bc9c-8902d38d83db.jpg?v=1653683748"},{"product_id":"balcones-baby-blue-pot-distilled-corn-whiskey","title":"Balcones Baby Blue Pot Distilled Corn Whiskey 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBalcones Baby Blue is a corn whiskey from the Waco, Texas distillery, made from roasted Hopi blue corn rather than the yellow dent corn most American whiskey relies on. It's distilled in copper pot stills and aged in charred American oak barrels, a combination that gives it a distinct roasted, nutty sweetness not found in standard bourbon. Balcones was Texas's first legal whiskey distillery since Prohibition, and Baby Blue remains one of its signature releases. Expect caramel and toasted corn on the nose, a smooth palate with vanilla, roasted nuts, and light spice, and a warm, clean finish. A genuinely different corn whiskey worth trying beyond the standard bourbon shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Balcones Baby Blue\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat to taste the roasted blue-corn character clearly; it also works well in an Old Fashioned if you want its nuttiness against orange and bitters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balcones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629090148570,"sku":"VWS_4710","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/0c0373f6-99bf-11ea-8725-027b56b897b2_44b8af1f-9bdb-4119-be5e-1e80f17465c7.jpg?v=1653684225"},{"product_id":"balcones-texas-pot-gift-set","title":"Balcones Texas Pot Still Bourbon Gift Set 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Balcones Texas Pot Gift Set is a great gift for any whiskey lover. The set includes a 750 ml bottle of Balcones Texas Pot Still Whiskey, a branded glass, and a branded coaster. The whiskey is made from a blend of corn, rye, and malted barley, and is aged in charred oak barrels. It has a smooth, sweet flavor with notes of caramel, vanilla, and oak. The set is a great way to introduce someone to the world of craft whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Balcones Texas Pot Still\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePour it neat in the included glass to taste what the Waco, Texas heat does to maturation — Balcones whiskies tend to run bolder and darker for their age than cooler-climate bourbon. A single rock is fine once you've tried it neat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balcones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629923471578,"sku":"VWS_200423364","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/9eb2b1fc-511b-11ec-8534-0ad4c51b643d_2901a15f-c928-4fe6-9ea5-1fb6ef223f79.jpg?v=1653693112"},{"product_id":"balcones-texas-single-malt-flaviar-edition-750-ml","title":"Balcones Texas Single Malt Flaviar Edition - 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBalcones Texas Single Malt Flaviar Edition is an American single malt whisky from Balcones Distilling in Waco, Texas, made from malted barley and matured in the region's fast, hot climate that pushes oak extraction quicker than in Scotland. Expect a dense, dessert-leaning profile: baked stone fruit and honey on the nose, brown sugar and toasted oak on the palate, with a warm, spicy finish. This is a small-batch cask selection put together for Flaviar's whisky club, so exact barrel character can vary bottle to bottle. Good for drinkers who already like American single malt and want to taste how Texas heat changes a Scotch-style spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Balcones Texas Single Malt\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour it neat or with a single large cube — the Texas climate gives this whisky enough backbone to stand up to a little dilution without losing its dessert-y core.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balcones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42649356304602,"sku":"VWS_200423795","price":87.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/9a88fbf074120895374fd318e2b2d7b370b4afb1.png?v=1684402356"},{"product_id":"true-blue-pot-distilled-corn-whiskey","title":"Balcones True Blue Pot Distilled Corn Whiskey 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBalcones True Blue is a pot-distilled Texas corn whiskey made entirely from roasted Hopi blue corn, the grain that gives it a darker, richer profile than most corn whiskies reach. Distilled in copper pots at the distillery in Waco and matured in American oak under the Texas heat, it lands at 100 proof with real weight on the palate. Expect roasted corn and caramel up front, then dark chocolate, pipe tobacco, and a peppery baking-spice edge that keeps it from ever tasting sweet. This is corn whiskey built like a bourbon — dense and savory rather than soft — for drinkers who want something well outside the usual moonshine-style corn whiskey lane.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Balcones True Blue Corn Whiskey\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePour it neat to read the roasted grain and pot-still character honestly, or drop a single large cube if the 100 proof needs a little room. It also holds its own in an Old Fashioned for something with more grain funk than standard bourbon brings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balcones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42783987695834,"sku":"VWS_4562","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/42eaabb8-99c0-11ea-8725-027b56b897b2.jpg?v=1653683971"},{"product_id":"balcones-single-malt-rum-cask-finished","title":"Balcones Single Malt Rum Cask Finished 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBalcones Single Malt Rum Cask Finished is a whiskey from the Balcones Distillery in Waco, Texas, made from 100% malted barley and aged in ex-rum casks for a minimum of 12 months. The result is a whiskey with a deep, rich flavor profile full of notes of oak, vanilla, and caramel. 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Texas's hot climate accelerates aging, pulling deep caramel, dark fruit, and baking spice out of the wood faster than a cooler climate typically would. Expect a rich, full-bodied dram with real oak intensity. A good pick for whiskey drinkers who want to taste how a single Texas barrel differs from the blended core release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Balcones Texas Single Malt\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeat, with a few drops of water, is the best way to open up a single-barrel Texas whiskey like this — the heat-accelerated aging can bring real intensity that benefits from a little dilution. Let it sit a few minutes in the glass before the first sip.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balcones Distilling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43473551229146,"sku":"VWS_200422529","price":80.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"balcones-peated-texas-single-malt-750-ml","title":"Balcones Peated Texas Single Malt 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBalcones Peated Texas Single Malt is a single malt whiskey from Balcones Distilling in Waco, Texas, made from 100% malted barley rather than the corn-forward mash bills typical of American whiskey. It's produced in small batches and bottled undiluted at cask strength, giving it a higher ABV than most single malts on the shelf. Expect a smoky, peaty nose, a palate that's full-bodied with smoke, dark fruit and toasted oak, and a long, warming, smoke-driven finish. It's built for peat lovers who want an American take on the smoky single malt style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Balcones Peated Texas Single Malt\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat or on the rocks both work, and a splash of water is a reasonable way to tame the cask-strength proof.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balcones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43473649893594,"sku":"VWS_200421464","price":81.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/balconespeatedsinglemalt.png?v=1684402262"},{"product_id":"balcones-texas-rum-750ml","title":"Balcones Texas Rum 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBalcones Texas Rum is a rum from Balcones Distilling in Waco, Texas, a distillery better known for its whiskey but applying the same small-batch, pot-still approach to rum production. Expect a nose of caramel and light tropical sweetness, a palate that's rich with brown sugar and baking spice, and a warm, moderate finish. It's built for rum drinkers curious about a Texas whiskey distillery's take on the category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Balcones Texas Rum\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSip it neat or on one rock, or use it in a Rum Old Fashioned for something with more backbone than a typical rum.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balcones Distilling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43473678041306,"sku":"VWS_200421054","price":68.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/BalconesTexasRum_750Ml_300x300_2x_fdfed2be-ea20-4914-abb2-50c9885b7e65.jpg?v=1789163974"},{"product_id":"balcones-lineage-750-ml","title":"Balcones Lineage 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Balcones Lineage is a limited-edition, single-barrel whiskey from Balcones Distilling in Waco, Texas. This whiskey is made from a blend of two different mash bills, one of which is a high-rye mash bill. It is aged in new American oak barrels for at least two years and bottled at a cask strength of 115.2 proof. The whiskey has a deep amber color and a nose of sweet caramel, toasted oak, and baking spices. On the palate, it is full-bodied and complex, with notes of toasted oak, dark chocolate, and dried fruit. The finish is long and smooth, with a hint of spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Balcones Lineage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt cask strength, this one rewards a few drops of water more than most — it opens up the dark chocolate and dried fruit without losing the intensity. Taste it neat first, then adjust, rather than reaching for ice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balcones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43473690788058,"sku":"VWS_200420873","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/balcones-lineage-texas-single-malt-whisky__23205.1661874458.jpg?v=1684402208"},{"product_id":"balcones-mirador-texas-750-ml","title":"Balcones Mirador Texas 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBalcones Mirador is a Texas whisky from Balcones Distilling in Waco, made from a blend of Texas-grown corn, rye and barley and matured in charred American oak. Expect a deep amber color, a nose of sweet caramel and toasted oak, and a palate layered with brown sugar, oak spice and a distinct grain character shaped by Texas's hot, fast-maturing climate. The finish is warm and moderately long. It's a good pick for whiskey drinkers curious about Balcones's non-traditional approach to grain whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Balcones Mirador\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat or with a single rock lets the Texas oak influence come through without dilution overwhelming it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balcones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43473700782298,"sku":"VWS_200420689","price":82.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/Mirador-transparent-crop-e1556740525282_600x_787a5c72-0b3a-4e5c-b15f-caad235061e4.png?v=1684402244"},{"product_id":"balcones-baby-blue-1-75-l","title":"Balcones Baby Blue 1.75 L","description":"\u003cp\u003eBalcones Baby Blue is a corn whisky from Balcones Distilling in Waco, Texas, made from roasted Hopi blue corn — a distinct grain choice that sets it apart from typical American whiskey. Expect a rich, nutty corn sweetness with toasted, almost coffee-like depth from the roasted corn, a smooth palate, and a warm, moderately sweet finish. It's a distinctive introduction to Balcones' Texas whiskey style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Balcones Baby Blue\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat or on the rocks lets the roasted blue corn character come through; it also works well in a whiskey highball.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balcones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43660896633050,"sku":"VWS200425961","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/BabyBlue_CutOut_white_grande_cdf4b1df-3c96-41a2-b947-ae51550617c9.png?v=1684402114"},{"product_id":"balcones-reserve-bar-top-flight-series-texas-single-malt-750-ml","title":"Balcones Reserve Bar Top Flight Series Texas Single Malt 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBalcones Reserve Bar Top Flight Texas Single Malt is a hand-selected single barrel from Balcones Distilling in Waco, Texas, one of the earliest and best-known craft whisky distilleries in the state. Balcones' single malt leans on Texas's hot climate, which accelerates barrel aging and typically produces bolder, more concentrated flavor at younger ages than whisky matured in cooler climates. 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Single barrel bottlings like this one carry more variation and intensity than a blended batch, typically running toasted oak and warm baking spice through the nose, with peppery rye grain, caramel, and a touch of coffee on the palate that carries into a long, spice-driven finish. It's a pour for rye drinkers who want the barrel speaking for itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Balcones Texas Rye Cask Strength Single Barrel\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake it neat first, in a rocks glass, to catch it at full proof before deciding whether water suits it. A few drops opens up the spice without flattening the oak — good practice with any cask strength rye before building an Old Fashioned around it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balcones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44579506618586,"sku":"VWS200430266","price":63.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/13813044183070_c562bd4a-c097-405d-b620-d5b5d39f7a0b.png?v=1712217182"},{"product_id":"balcones-mirador-eclipse-single-malt-750ml","title":"Balcones Mirador Eclipse Single Malt 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBalcones Mirador Eclipse is a Texas single malt from the Waco distillery that did more than anyone to prove American single malt could stand on its own. Balcones works with malted barley and matures in the brutal Texas heat, where barrels breathe hard and whisky takes on colour and weight in a fraction of the time a Scottish warehouse needs. The result runs rich rather than delicate: dried fruit, honey and toasted grain on the nose, a palate of dark caramel, cocoa and stone fruit, and a long finish with oak spice behind it. Pour it neat and give it ten minutes in the glass before judging it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balcones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45223477870810,"sku":"VWS200431053","price":78.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/balconespeatedsinglemalt_9567050c-82aa-4203-8909-168c50a51c53.png?v=1788217394"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/collections\/3db8a23b59f9615f7ee76f116b051e0b777d471b.avif?v=1788553439","url":"https:\/\/liquorverse.com\/collections\/balcones-distilling.oembed","provider":"LiquorVerse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}