Balcones Texas Rye Review

Tasting Notes & Ratings

Expert Rating: 80 Ratings Key

Distillery Tasting Notes

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

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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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