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Tasting Notes

Producing WhiskyCast has given me the opportunity to taste some really amazing whiskies, and I’m pleased to share my tasting notes with you here. You can search my entire database of tasting notes from this page, and I hope you’ll find it useful.

Balcones Cataleja

Balcones Cataleja American Single Malt Whiskey. Image courtesy Balcones Distilling.

Country: USA

Region: Texas

Type: Single Malt

Bottler: Distiller

ABV: 59.8%

Score: 93 Points

This American Single Malt from Balcones is finished in ex-bodega Sherry casks from Spain, with four different types of Sherry represented in the mix. The nose has dark fruits, cinnamon, a hint of baking spices, grilled pineapple, honey, and black cherries. The taste is bold and thick with cayenne pepper and cinnamon, grilled pineapple, figs, dates, cherries, and a hint of paprika. The finish is long and spicy with dark fruits, black cherries, and subtle spices. (October, 2023)

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