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Balcones to release limited editions in the UK
Texas-based distillery Balcones is to launch two new limited edition whiskeys in the UK – a single malt aged in rum casks and a second edition of its Blue Corn Bourbon.
The second edition of Balcones Blue Corn Bourbon has launched in the UK
Unveiled at TWE Whisky Show in London, the two new releases will be available in the UK at the end of 2016.
Balcones Rum Cask Single Malt is a blend of Balcones’ signature ‘1’ Texas Single Malt Classic Edition that has been aged in the distillery’s own Texas Rum barrels for “several months”. The whiskey is then bottled at a cask strength of 64.2% abv.
Balcones Blue Corn Bourbon, 2nd release, has been bottled as a straight Bourbon at 64.8%, mirroring the style of its 2015 predecessor.
“A big part of what excited us about distilling is in the research and development; experimenting and pushing boundaries of what has been done before and sharing our individual approach to spirits,” said Jared Himstedt, head distiller at Balcones.
“Showcasing our special releases each year is really fun for us. This year’s releases are no exception – our Rum Cask Single Malt marries two of our favourite spirits together. We are super happy with the resulting blend and how our Single Malt reads under a different backdrop.”
In April this year, Balcones opened its new distillery in Waco, Texas, allowing the brand to expand production.