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TEXAS 1SINGLE MALT WHISKY
When we created Texas 1, we didn't set out to start a movement. We just wanted to pioneer a new way to distill the spirit we loved. We started with a traditional single malt approach to process and ingredients but with a more virgin oak profile to bring something new to what has become known as American Single Malts. And along the way, we found our purpose – to be a leader in this burgeoning category.
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BALCONES TEXAS 1
Tasting Notes
TIMELESS MEETS TEXASRich with a long finish, Texas 1 opens up conversation by overwhelming your senses - in the best way. Opening aromas bear hints of toffee and overripe fruits. On the palate, layers of toasted malt and honey give way to mellow notes of baked pears and apples. A long finish is accompanied by cinnamon and cloves.
nose
Ripe, buttered stone fruit, banana and pears; honey and rose water with delicate citrus accents
taste
Silky and full on the palate; lightly toasted bread with fresh butter and marmalade
finish
Long finish with lingering toast and burnt sugar notes morphing into rich malt and wood flavors with counterbalancing acidity
- Made from 100% malted barley
- Made from 100% malted barley
Make it a cocktail
Texas 1 is a rich, complex single malt that stands on its own neat or on the rocks. But it can also be a great component in a refreshing Texas or classic cocktail.
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INGREDIENTS
¾ oz Balcones Texas 1 Single Malt Whisky
½ oz Crown Royal Regal Apple Flavored Whisky
Bar spoon of Caramel Syrup (or Demerara Syrup)
Bar spoon Allspice Dram
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Garnish: Lemon Twist
RECIPE
Shake with ice and pour contents into a rocks glass (a dirty pour). Garnish and serve.
our process
What Makes Texas 1 Different
raise a glass
new york int'l spirits competition
double gold | 2023
San Francisco World Spirits Competition
gold | 2023
New orleans spirits competition
double gold | 2023
New orleans spirits competition
best of category | 2023
whiskies of the world
BEST in class | 2023
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 Texas 1 Single Malt different from Lineage Texas 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.
Why is single malt generally more expensive than regular whisky?
The process, maturation, and ingredients all add to the price. Single malt requires more highly specialized equipment such as a mash lauter tun and roller mill. It tends to spend more time maturing in higher quality barrels so it takes up more storage space in a warehouse, and lastly barley costs a lot more than other cereal grains used to make whisky. On average, barley in the US yields 110 bushels per acre, whereas corn yields 172 bushels an acre; and barley bushels weigh less! Finally, for single malts, barley requires the added step of malting, which adds costs but also incredible flavor and complexity.
