Balcones Texas Bourbon 750ml

Product Description

Balcones Texas Pot Still Bourbon: Big Texas Flavor, Made From Grain to Glass

Balcones Texas Pot Still Bourbon is a bourbon that doesn't taste like most bourbon, and that's the point. Balcones is known for big, bold Texas whiskies, and this bottle carries that approach into straight bourbon. It's made grain to glass on traditional pot stills, which is rare for bourbon. The result is a rich, viscous spirit that holds up to aging in new charred oak without losing its character. Reviewers often describe it as drier, spicier, and more savory than a typical sweet bourbon, with more rye-like warmth and a strong Texas identity.

How Balcones Texas Pot Still Bourbon Is Made

This bourbon uses a four-grain mash bill built around Texas-grown, roasted blue corn (at least 51%, as bourbon law requires), plus Texas wheat, Texas rye, and Scottish malted barley. The blue corn is a Balcones signature and gives the whiskey a distinctive sweet, nutty, roasted character. The mash is distilled on traditional copper pot stills, then aged for a minimum of two years in new charred American oak barrels. It's bottled at 46% ABV (92 proof), a higher strength than most standard bourbons.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Honeycrisp apples, toasted oak, kettle corn, graham cracker, and oiled leather glove.

Palate: Honey, sweet cream, candied pecans, sandalwood, and leather, with baking spice and a warm rye character.

Finish: Soft and sweet, with a drying, tannic fade and lingering spice.

What Makes It Different From Other Bourbons

Most bourbon is distilled on column stills. Balcones Texas Pot Still Bourbon is made entirely on pot stills, which gives it a heavier texture and more flavor weight. Add the roasted blue corn and Texas wheat and rye, and you get a bourbon that is less sweet and more herbal, spicy, and savory than the usual caramel-and-vanilla profile. If you like Scotch-style richness or rye-forward spice but still want a bourbon, this is a good bottle to try.

Food Pairings

The honey, pecan, and leather notes pair well with Texas barbecue, smoked brisket, grilled ribs, and cornbread. For dessert, try pecan pie, bread pudding, or a dark chocolate treat. It also goes well with aged cheddar or smoked gouda.

Serving Suggestions

Balcones Texas Pot Still Bourbon is best served neat or with a few drops of water in a Glencairn or rocks glass, so the roasted corn and spice come through. It also works over a large ice cube, and it makes a bold base for an Old Fashioned or a bourbon cocktail with lime and ginger beer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mash bill? A four-grain mash of Texas-grown roasted blue corn, Texas wheat, Texas rye, and Scottish malted barley.

What proof is this bourbon? 92 proof (46% ABV).

How long is it aged? At least two years in new charred American oak barrels.

What does "pot still" mean? It means the whiskey is distilled in traditional copper pot stills rather than column stills, which gives it more body and flavor.

Is it sweet? Less than most bourbons. It's more herbal, spicy, and savory, with honey, pecan, and cream notes.

Where is it made? In Texas, using Texas-grown grains.

Explore More

Want more from this Texas distillery? Shop the full Balcones collection for single malts, Baby Blue corn whisky, Brimstone, and more, or browse the Bourbon collection for other craft American bourbons.

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