Tasted on 10th Apr, 2013

Score 81
Average Score 83
Highest Score 87
Lowest Score 80
# of Times Scored 5
This Single Malt is distilled by Balcones in USA.
Tasting notes:
Clear fresh nose with mint chocolate then bananas on the nose. Red fruit compote with marmalade sensation on the palate. Well balanced fruit with tangy ginger finish.
Balcones Texas Single Malt, 53% abv
Rich almonds, caramel, toasted sweet oak chips, nutty and banana aromas on the nose. Tangy nutty molasses mouthfeel. Luscious malty almonds, caramel, mild mesquite smoke on the palate. Tangy toasty cereal on a medium finish.
Tasted on 9th Oct, 2021 · Comments (0)
87Balcones Texas Single Malt, 53% abv
Fruit, poached pear and burnt caramel on the nose. Rich, malty flavour and heavy oak on the palate.
Tasted on 22nd Jun, 2016 · Comments (0)
80Balcones Texas Single Malt, 53% abv
Rich raisins with sherry solvent on the nose. Fruit, white pepper, sweet asparagus notes on the palate. Butter & sherry mouthfeel with spices. Rich smooth velvety finish.
Tasted on 26th Aug, 2013 · Comments (0)
83Balcones Texas Single Malt, 53% abv
Sweet dry almond aromas greet the nose. Lovely wee spice on the palate with a soft, gentle yet full finish.
Tasted on 11th May, 2013 · Comments (0)
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