Balcones True Blue 100 Proof Corn Whisky
True Blue 100 is made from the same select barrels of Balcones blue corn whisky that have always gone into True Blue Cask Strength, diluted down to 100 proof. As such, many Bourbon drinkers, in particular, may gravitate to this powerfully subtle dram. Since the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, ‘100 proof’ has long stood for quality and authenticity. True Blue 100 carries on that tradition. 100% of the whisky in this bottle was born, raised, and bottled at Balcones–from mash to glass. More approachable than full cask-strength whisky, True Blue 100 retains the depth and complexity of over-proof spirits with the softer edges, supple textures and fuller fruitiness that slight dilution can bring. Rich notes of honeyed citrus, stone fruit and cinnamon and a rich, roasted corn palate. Perfect “as is” or with as much water as you prefer.
NOSE
ripe apricots & mango with cinnamon, singed sugar on top of cocoa and dried chillies
TASTE
deep oak and char, black tea and salty baking chocolate, old leather, roasted corn and coffee
FINISH
lingering dried cherries & blackberries followed by toasty bitter chocolate with pleasant oak tannins
100 Proof
AWARDS
2018, Best American Corn
World Whiskies Awards
2019, Category Winner
World Whiskies Awards
2018, 94pts
NY Int’l Spirits Comp.
2017, Gold Medal
NY World Wine & Spirits Comp.
2017, The Spirits Business, Gold
The American Whiskey Masters
2016, World’s Best Corn Whisky
World Whiskies Awards
2015, Silver, Best in Class
Whiskies of the World Awards
2015, The Spirits Business, Master
The American Whiskey Masters
2013, Best Non Bourbon
World Whiskies Awards
2013, Double Gold
NY World Wine & Spirits Comp.
