Description
Balcones ZZ Top Tres Hombres Texas Whisky (700ml)
Volume: 700ml ABV: 50% Age: No Age Statement Country: America
Established in 2008 Balcones Distillery was created to deliver a product that is original and and authentic. More importantly it was to deliver this right in the heart of Texas. Taking an old welding shop under a bridge in Waco it was slowly transformed into a whisky distillery and in 2009 the first spirit ran through the stills.
The producers here source local grain, blue corn from New Mexico, Texas grown malted barley, local re-coopered barrels and rain water. The idea is to create whisky that is recognizable and delectable. Ageing here is performed in a unique climate, barrels ‘breathe’ much faster than in Scotland which causes the oak flavours to mingle quicker and accelerates the ageing process. This is whisky that is full of rich flavours and bursting with character.
This Balcones bottling sees the team collaborate with the Texan Rock & Roll hall Of Famers ZZ Top. This limited edition has been given the name ‘Tres Hombres’ which was the bands first album release in 1973. The team at Balcones have taken roasted blue corn, malted barley and rye and created a whisky that the three band members were proud of. That’s right, the band were consulted on the appearance and flavour of the whisky. It’s BIG!
Official Tasting Notes
Nose: Evaporative and spritely with aromas of honeycrisp apples and buttered pastry; hint of suede and whiteflower honey.
Palate: Sweet and coating with good acidity, brown sugar and red grapes.
Finish: Effervescent with a bit of fresh ginger and sage.
Our Tasting Notes
Nose: Big robust malty notes, creamy vanillas, poached apples, puff pastry, blond toffee and American oak.
Palate: Lovely sweet and acidic notes fill the mouth they balance out with brown sugar, milk chocolate, milky coffee and oak spices.
Finish: Long and high quality spirit, tobacco and garden herbs with nutmeg and ginger spice.
Additional information
Weight | 1.8 kg |
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Dimensions | 35 × 15 × 15 cm |
Country | America |
Brand | Balcones |
Flavour Profile | Virgin Oak Cask |
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