Balcones Lineage Texas Single Malt Whisky

Description

Whiskey: Balcones Lineage Texas Single Malt

Lineage is a marrying of the traditional Scotch Single Malts that have long been an inspiration to us with innovative approaches to grain and maturation to celebrate Texas provenance. Made from both Scottish and Texas-grown barley and aged in both refill and new oak barrels, Lineage celebrates both old and new traditions.

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Size: 750ML

Proof: 94 (47% ABV)

Origin: United States

Distillery: Balcones Distillery

Balcones Lineage Texas Single Malt is made using a combination of Scottish-grown Simpsons Golden Promise malted barley as well as malted barley grown in the Texas High Plains. Additionally, Lineage matured in both used oak barrels as is typical in Scottish single malt production and virgin charred oak barrels which is more traditional for American whiskeys. Lineage is expected to be available year-round with availability beginning as of August 2020 in Texas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, and Oklahoma. Additional markets are expected to follow in 2021.

Balcones Lineage Texas Single Malt Whisky Tasting Notes

Nose: Sweet and indulgent, sourdough starter and cream soda, mulled cider, bruised bananas and peaches, tea tree.

Palate: Caramelized sweetness, soft oak, manuka honey, chestnuts and hint of red wine reduction.

Finish: Late palate builds into the transition to finish, slight prickle with more tea tree, black tea and hint of cinnamon.

Distillery Information

A quarter mile from downtown Waco, Texas, in a neighborhood of long abandoned storefronts, is a small, rusted-metal shed hidden beneath the 17th Street Bridge. The one-time welding shop sits in between the overpass’ enormous support pillars, next to a white trailer. It’s a safe bet none of the drivers know they’re speeding over the worldwide headquarters of Balcones Distilling, the maker of the finest new whiskey in America.