BALCONES BABY BLUE
Corn Whiskey

BALCONES BABY BLUE

Balcones750 ml46% ABV

The historic first Texas whisky crafted from roasted blue corn

A pioneering Texas spirit, this expression is the first Texas whisky sold since Prohibition and the first ever crafted from blue corn. It delivers a rich, oily palate characterized by melted butter, toasted corn, and warm baking spices.

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85/ 100
Very good
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Best enjoyed

Room temperature64-70F
Nosing glassGlencairn glass
Gifting
Sipper
Casual Gathering
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Food pairings

Traditional
Smoked beef brisket or glazed pork ribs
Vegetarian
Grilled portobello mushrooms with balsamic glaze
Cheese
Aged Gouda or sharp Cheddar
Also good withDark Chocolate

A cocktail to make with it

Baby Blue Old Fashioned

  • 2 oz Balcones Baby Blue
  • 0.25 oz Demerara syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Orange peel for garnish

Stir all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice until well-chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over a single large ice cube and garnish with an orange peel.

Serve in a glencairn glass

The story behind it

The maker

Founded in 2008 in a former welding shop under a Waco bridge, Balcones Distilling was built from the ground up by passionate artisans with custom-made copper stills. They pioneered the modern Texas whisky movement, utilizing local ingredients and the intense, unpredictable Texas climate to accelerate aging and produce bold, complex spirits.

How it is made

Crafted at Balcones Distillery & rickhouse in Waco, Texas, this whisky is made from 100% roasted artisanal Hopi blue corn. It is meticulously distilled in traditional copper pot stills to preserve the deep, rich oiliness of the unique grain.

From Waco, Texas, USA

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