Balcones 2016 / 4 Year Old / Simply Whisky Dream Big
- Distillery
- Balcones
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £86.95
- Tasting notes
- Cooked Mash, Husky, Toasted
- Description
- Balcones' 2016 corn whiskey, aged four years in refill bourbon and bottled at a punchy 65.7% ABV in December 2020, represents American distilling at high strength. Corn-based spirits in refill barrels develop subtly, allowing the grain's natural sweetness and the cask's vanilla notes to integrate without heavy oak. The high proof creates a spicy, warming palate with lingering cereal and wood spice. For those seeking uncompromising American whiskey with intensity and character.
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Balcones 2016 / 4 Year Old / Simply Whisky Dream Big is a from Balcones (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect oaky and subtly sweet character — cooked mash, husky, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A premium pour worth the price.
Balcones' 2016 corn whiskey, aged four years in refill bourbon and bottled at a punchy 65.7% ABV in December 2020, represents American distilling at high strength. Corn-based spirits in refill barrels develop subtly, allowing the grain's natural sweetness and the cask's vanilla notes to integrate without heavy oak. The high proof creates a spicy, warming palate with lingering cereal and wood spice. For those seeking uncompromising American whiskey with intensity and character.
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