Balcones "Lineage" Texas Single Malt Whisky

47% ABV, 750 ml

#17 on Whiskey Advocate's Top 20 Whiskies of 2020

"As American single malt ascends, Balcones shows its leadership with this triumphant offering. It’s bursting with tropical fruits—kiwi, mango, guava, jackfruit—buttressed by undercurrents of cinnamon, dried chiles, blueberry muffins, and nuts. Those juicy ripe fruits remain intense on the palate, two-stepping with cocoa powder, barrel char, roasted pecans, and black pepper; the dance sweeps into a lengthy finish of grilled pineapple, mocha, and tobacco, tapering off into bitter chocolate and oak. Balcones is putting both American single malt and the state of Texas on the map. —Susannah Skiver Barton"

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.

NOSE
Sweet and indulgent, sourdough starter and cream soda, mulled cider, bruised bananas and peaches, tea tree
TASTE
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