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Bottle of Lineage Texas Single Malt Whisky with Texas landscape
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april 15, 2024

Balcones Distilling launches new campaign

Waco, TX April 15, 2024—Today Balcones Distilling unveils its new campaign, “Whisky from a New Perspective,” inspired by the distillery team's artistic and fresh approach to whisky-making.

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Bottle of Texas 1 American Single Malt Whisky on Table
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august 17, 2023

Balcones Distilling Wins Whiskey of The Year Award

The Texas distillery also received double-gold and gold awards across its entire American Single Malt portfolio at the New Orleans Spirits Competition

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Bottle of Texas 1 American Single Malt Whisky
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july 31, 2023

All The Best Whiskeys From This Year’s Tales Of The Cocktail New Orleans Spirits Competition

Tales of the Cocktail—the bar and spirits trade show in New Orleans—just wrapped up its 2023 event. The iconic spirits convention . . .

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may 30, 2023

Balcones Distilling Named American Single Malt Distillery of the Year 2023 New York International Spirits Competition

Balcones Distilling was named the American Single Malt Distillery of the Year at the 14th Annual New York International Spirits Competition, which unveiled the 2023 award winners today.

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American Single Malt Whisky Commission Logo
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april 18, 2023

"American Single Malt" Will Soon Be an Official Category of Whiskey — Here's What That Means

If you've been paying attention to the American whiskey space over the past few years, you’ve likely noticed that American single malts are having a moment.

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Outside of Balcones distillery with Forbes logo
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january 9, 2019

Balcones Distillery: A Texas Legend Celebrates Its 15TH Anniversary

Balcones Featured on Forbes.com Texas has been well represented in the craft distillery boom that is sweeping across the United States. Waco based Balcones Distillery was among the first . . .

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Man carrying bottle of Texas 1 Single Malt Whisky
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april 24, 2018

Balcones ‘1’ Texas Single Malt Named Best Craft Distiller Whisky

Five Whiskies from Balcones Earn Medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition Waco, TX, April 24, 2018—Balcones '1' Texas Single Malt, the distillery's . . .

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Pouring Texas 1 into whisky flight
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december 8, 2017

Balcones ‘1’ Texas Single Malt, for Moments Worth Savoring

Though we distill several unique whiskies and spirits, none are dearer to us than '1' Texas Single Malt. Proudly made in Waco, TX, the whisky starts with the finest . . .

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Bottles of whisky and head distiller Jared Himstedt
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september 6, 2017

FIVE DAYS LEFT! Vote for Balcones as Best Craft Whiskey Distillery

We are very pleased to announce that we have once again been nominated for “Best Craft Whiskey Distillery” by the good folks at . . .

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Various Balcones bottles with awards
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august 22, 2017

BALCONES TEXAS BLUE CORN BOURBON TAKES TOP HONOR AT THE SPIRIT’S BUSINESS’ AMERICAN WHISKY MASTERS COMPETITION

The Distillery Earns Five New Medals for their Texas Whiskies Waco, TX—Celebration is in order for the distillers and crew at Balcones Distilling, who have . . .

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Head Distiller Jared Himstedt
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august 2, 2017

Where to Find the Best Bourbon Outside of Kentucky

Traveling for America's favorite spirit. During the many essential steps to crafting a truly exquisite bourbon, some things are always left up to the distiller—many feel the extreme temperatures of . . .

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Event outside of distillery
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march 29, 2017

Balcones Distilling to Host Craft Whisky and Crawfish Boil Event

Waco, TX—Balcones Distilling is excited to invite Waco residents, the community and fans of Balcones to the distillery to celebrate the best of what spring has to . . .

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Two men tasting whisky
special release
march 1, 2017

Texas Single Barrel Straight Whisky Distillery – Only Release Saturday 3/11!

Although Balcones is obviously a highly efficient, well-oiled machine, there are sometimes unforeseen circumstances that force us to think on our feet and make last minute adjustments. Three years . . .

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Various Balcones bottles with awards
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february 10, 2017

Balcones Whiskies Score Big at the 2017 Wizards of Whisky World Whisky Awards!

Five Gold Medals for the Distiller's Acclaimed Single Malt and Blue Corn Whiskies Waco, TX—The Wizards of Whisky have announced their 2017 winners and Balcones has earned . . .

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Outside of Balcones distillery
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january 31, 2017

See What’s New at the Distillery

With our Visitor Center now open to the public, there are several reasons to stop by! Last spring, we officially moved into our new distillery and since then we've . . .

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Copper pot stills
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january 10, 2017

Balcones Distilling Selects Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits as Its Exclusive Distributor

Miami and Dallas, January 10, 2017—Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (“Southern Glazer's”)—the largest North American wine and spirits distribution company—today announced that it has been selected by Balcones Distilling . . .

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Two men tasting whisky
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december 19, 2016

Balcones Distilling Dominates at the Spirits Business’ American Whiskey Masters Competition

Balcones Distilling continues its 2016 winning streak at the Spirits Business' American Whiskey Masters Competition, bringing home two prestigious awards. Balcones was named Grand Master American Whiskey and Baby . . .

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Balcones distillery tasting room
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november 11, 2016

Balcones Winter Update: Tours, Rumble Cask Reserve Distillery Release, and More!

It's been quite the season for us at Balcones Distilling. As you have probably heard, we recently opened our new distillery to the public earlier this month! Things started . . .

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Various Balcones bottles with awards
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september 29, 2016

Balcones Distilling Wins Four Best in Class Gold Medals at the 2016 Whiskies of the World Awards

Waco, TX—Balcones Distilling continues to solidify its superiority as one of the world's best whisky brands. At the recent Whiskies of the World Awards, all of the whiskies that Balcones . . .

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Various Balcones bottles with awards
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september 9, 2016

Balcones Whiskies Bring Home More Impressive Awards at the Prestigious New York World Wine and Spirits Competition

Waco, TX—The international accolades continue for Balcones Distilling and their award-winning spirits. The 2016 New York World Wine and Spirits Competition, held in New York on August 24-25 . . .

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Various Balcones bottles with awards
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august 15, 2016

Balcones Wins Big at the Annual 2016 Global Spirits Masters Competition

Texas No. 1 Single Malt received a Master Medal in the “Ultra Premium” single malt whisky category and Baby Blue received a Master Medal in the “Other Grain” whisky . . .

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Bottle of Texas 1 American Single Malt Whisky with medals
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may 25, 2016

Balcones Distilling Goes Home with Two Wins at 2016 International Whisky Competition

Balcones “1” Texas Single Malt received Gold and Bronze medals at the 7th edition of the International Whisky Competition Waco, TX—Results are in and Balcones Distilling has once . . .

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Head Distiller Jared Himstedt
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december 8, 2015

Balcones Distilling Receives Grand Master Awards at Prestigious Global Spirits Competition

Balcones Awarded Grand American Whiskey Master; Texas Blue Corn Special Release Bourbon Brought Home Trophy for American Whiskey Taste Master Waco, TX—In the presence of some of the . . .

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Copper pot stills
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october 26, 2015

The 11th Street Project

Since 2009 we have laboriously crafted our spirits by hand in an old welding shop under the 17th Street Bridge near downtown Waco. As the years went by, we . . .

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