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Balcones FR.OAK Texas Single Malt Tenth Anniversary, French Oak Cask, 2018, 59.9%
Balcones

Balcones FR.OAK Texas Single Malt Tenth Anniversary, French Oak Cask, 2018, 59.9%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 9
Average Score
Avg 90
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Description

Balcones distillery started its life as a welding shop under a bridge in Waco, Texas. The team hand crafted the stills and equipment using sheet metal, welding tools and hammers. From there, a Texan whisky legend was born! The awards have come thick and fast for them, with over 140 national and international awards in just over 8 years. They'll proudly tell you; "we don't just make whisky in Texas ...

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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Dec 7, 2025SGD 337.90
Region
Texas
Age
N.A
Vintage
N.A
Bottled
2018
ABV
59.9%
Volume
75cl
Distillery
Balcones
Origin
United States
Cask type
French Oak
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
Vicard cooperage in Cognac
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
100% Scottish Golden Promise malted barley
Fermentation
7 days
Master distiller (bottling)
Jared Himstedt
Master distiller (distillation)
Jared Himstedt
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
No
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Standard bottle
Series highlights
Tenth Anniversary
Historical context
Balcones Distillery's 10th Anniversary
Special release
Limited Edition; Distillery's 10th Anniversary Release
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Pronounced dried fruit notes, milk chocolate, orange zest, baked peach cobbler, cinnamon, clove, buttery aroma, herbal/dried mushroom notes, and a subtle creamsicle (orange-vanilla) character.
Palate
Thick and viscous with a mouth coating quality, mild pepperiness, dried fruit sweetness, caramel, dark chocolate, cinnamon, allspice. The French oak imparts subtle flavors, a firmer, silkier texture, and a chocolatey roasted quality, reminiscent of Texas-style fruitcake.
Finish
Long, sweet, and flavorful, with notes of chocolate, tropical spices, and a lingering pepperiness.
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