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Balcones Texas Rye Review

Tasting Notes & Ratings

Expert Rating: 80Highly Rated Bourbon Ratings Key

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Distillery Tasting Notes

Made by Balcones Distilling

NOSE: soft charred oak, black tea and cracked pepper open up to fruit and chocolate covered cherries. TASTE: creamy buttery toffee, building to peppery spice notes with hints of coffee and nuts. FINISH: peanut butter and dark chocolate.

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Details

Proof: 100
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 50%
Aged: Undisclosed
Mash Bill: 100% Rye
Retail (MSRP): Provide this info

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Ratings Key

Ratings breakdown based on a 100 point scale.

  • 90-100 Exceptional
  • 80-89 Very Good
  • 70-79 Average
  • 60-69 Below Average
  • 50-60 Drain Pour
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