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LINEAGE
TEXAS SINGLE MALT WHISKY
As a pioneer in the American Single Malt category, Lineage celebrates the balance of Texas provenance and old world tradition. It features Texas-grown and malted barley aged in refill oak alongside Scottish Golden Promise malted barley. We've infused what we've learned from the centuries old single malt traditions that have long been an inspiration to us. Together, these elements are refined through maturation under the intense climate of Texas.
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BALCONES LINEAGE
Tasting Notes
A TEXAS TWISTBold, yet approachable, Lineage invites any consumer to jump into the American Single Malt category. We incorporated both Scottish Golden Promise and Texas-grown malted barley and aged the whisky in both refill and new oak barrels, to create something distinctly Texan.
nose
Sweet and indulgent, sourdough starter and cream soda, mulled cider, bruised bananas and peaches
taste
Caramelized sweetness, soft oak, manuka honey, chestnuts and hint of red wine reduction
finish
Warm engaging notes of pineapple upside down cake and creamy Vietnamese tea linger on a soft finish
Make it a cocktail
Although Lineage tastes great neat or on the rocks, it can also take your cocktails to the next level. Check out this recipe to make at home.
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INGREDIENTS
1 ¼ oz Balcones Lineage Texas Single Malt Whisky
¼ oz Pecan Orgeat
¼ oz Lemon Juice
Pinch of salt
Garnish: Mint Sprig & Smoldering Pecan Wood Chip
RECIPE
Add all ingredients into a tin and shake with ice. Strain into a double rocks glass and top with pebble ice. Add straw and garnish with mint bouquet and smoldering wood chip.
our process
WHAT MAKES LINEAGE DIFFERENT
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new york int'l spirits competition
gold | 2023
New orleans spirits competition
gold | 2023
whiskies of the world
gold | 2023
San Francisco World Spirits Competition
double gold | 2021
San Francisco World Spirits Competition
double gold | 2022
FAQS
What is an American Single Malt?
- Made from 100% malted barley
- Distilled entirely at one distillery
- Mashed, distilled and matured in the United States of America
- Matured in oak casks of a capacity not exceeding 700 liters
- Distilled to no more than 160 (U.S.) proof (80% alcohol by volume)
- Bottled at 80 (U.S.) proof or more (40% Alcohol by volume)
How is Lineage Single Malt different from Texas 1 Single Malt?
- Lineage Single Malt is 3 years and Texas 1 Single Malt is 4 years.
- Lineage Single Malt is made with a mix of Golden Promise and Texas Malted Barley and Texas 1 Single Malt is made with only Golden Promise.
- Lineage Single Malt is 47% ABV and Texas 1 Single Malt is 53% ABV.
- Lineage Single Malt is aged in a mix of virgin and used oak barrels, while Texas 1 Single Malt is aged in predominantly virgin oak.
What makes American Single Malt different from Scotch whisky?
Only whiskies made in Scotland can be called Scotch. A not well known fact is that “Scotch” is the umbrella term for ANY whisky made in Scotland, single grain whisky (corn, wheat, etc), single malt (100% malted barley), or a blend of the two (blended Scotch). American Single Malt Whisky and other world Single Malts began by following in the footsteps of traditional single malts from Scotland and Ireland. In America we make American Single Malt which may include various riffs on traditional methods as well as extensive innovation beyond tradition. For us, the Texas climate, Texas microflora, and Texas barley play a major role in how our Single Malts mature and taste.
How should I drink Single Malt Whisky?
We recommend serving it at room temperature. A Glencairn is great for opening up the whisky and concentrating the aroma. Adding water or ice is up to you, but try it neat first. And if you live somewhere incredibly hot like us, or you just like to mix things up, try a couple ounces of our single malt in a Collins glass over ice, topped with sparkling mineral water, and add the zest of a lemon peel! Cheers.
