Balcones Distilling produces whiskies with a focus on originality and contributes to the American Single Malt movement, helping to create a unique category of whisky.

Balcones Distilling

Balcones Distilling produces American Single Malt whisky, focusing on originality and changing perceptions of whisky origins and quality.

Balcones Distilling | 2,134 followers on LinkedIn. Distilled to Appreciate | Balcones Distilling LLC is an award-winning American Single Malt distillery based out of 225 S 11th St., Waco, Texas, United States.

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Chip Tate

Blending Manager at Balcones Distilling

Gabriel RiCharde

West Coast Director, Balcones Distilling

James Goad

Regional Sales Manager Texas / Oklahoma / Louisiana / Missouri Balcones Distilling

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The American Single Malt Whiskey Commission calls for all whisky in the category to be mashed, distilled and matured in the United States. Our Head Distiller, Jared Himstedt , is one of the ASMWC founders. It’s with his help that we’ve been able to embrace these parameters whole-heartedly. Every one of the operations that go into making our whisky takes place inside our Waco distillery. Because when we say we can only make our whisky in Texas, we mean it. From collaborating with an uncompromising climate to discovering how to let local flavors flourish, we’ve dedicated ourselves to embracing our surroundings instead of fighting against them. The outcome of which is an award-winning line of American Single Malt Whisky crafted with the rhythms of Texas. You can tour the facility to learn more about how we see Whisky from a New Perspective on our website: https://lnkd.in/dn9fszUD . #whisky #texaswhiskey #americansinglemalt #distilling

To create Mirador Eclipse—our award-winning, limited-edition American Single Malt—we substituted our standard ale yeast for two strains of yeast: a red wine and a rosé yeast alongside our house malt whisky yeast. When brought together, these yeasts result in notes of blush red berry and fruits-of-the-forest. Matured in a variety of used Kentucky bourbon casks from 4 to 5 years before reaching the blending table, this American Single Malt balances fruit, grain and density of palate. Learn more about Mirador Eclipse in The Alcohol Professor here: https://lnkd.in/eUjuwMH9 . #whisky #texaswhiskey #americansinglemalt

As proud founding members of the American Single Malt Whiskey Commission , we are honored to see our Texas 1 American Single Malt featured on the UPROXX STUDIOS list of the best American Single Malt Whiskeys to drink right now. They write, "As one of the oldest producers of American Single Malt, [Balcones] left an indelible mark on not just that category but also on the legacy of Texas whiskey." Read more: https://lnkd.in/eJS7JGdK . Written by Frank Dobbins III . #americansinglemalt #uproxx #texaswhiskey #whiskey

Proposed guidelines for American Single Malt Whisky require that the whisky be matured in oak casks of a capacity not exceeding 700 liters. When creating our releases, members of our team travel far and wide to hand-select and acquire the right barrels to partner with our uncompromising climate. Every barrel helps us impart a world of flavor into our whisky that gives every expression its own distinctive character, which is why we take such great care in their curation. Our barrels range in various use levels, from brand new to used, first fill, second fill, third fill, fourth fill and beyond. Because of the dynamic nature of the Texas climate, pot distillation and the variety of our casks, we do not have a fixed entry proof. Instead, casks are closely monitored before and throughout our process and tasted at various stages to determine the entry proof for specific barrels. By focusing in on these details, we are doing our part to bring the American Single Malt category to its fullest potential. Read more about the American Single Malt Whiskey Commission : https://lnkd.in/gg3djnmq #whisky #texaswhiskey #americansinglemalt

Did you know the proposed guidelines for American Single Malt include a requirement for the whisky to be made from 100% malted barley? In addition to Scottish Golden Promise malted barley, some of our American Single Malts use Texas malted barley – a feat that was only made possible within the past decade. Back in 2014, a Texas university partnered with local farmers and malters to create the state’s first brewing grade barley. Just two years later, the first harvest was ready for blending and is now used in a selection of our American Single Malt Whiskies. Read more about the American Single Malt Whiskey Commission : https://lnkd.in/gg3djnmq . #whisky #texaswhiskey #americansinglemalt

The kind folks at Gear Patrol featured our award-winning, limited-edition Mirador Eclipse American Single Malt as one of the best new whiskey releases this year. They write, "Playing off of the way eclipses show familiar things in a different light, the distillery added two new yeasts to its house yeast during the fermentation process, yielding some fruity flavors unassociated with American single malt." Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ekKuMyFt . #gearpatrol #whisky #americansinglemalt #texaswhiskey

We recently had the opportunity to explore whisky-making as an art form with the NOT REAL ART Podcast. Our Head Distiller, Jared Himstedt , and Blending Manager, Gabriel RiCharde , joined Scott "Sourdough" Power to discuss the unique balance of tradition, innovation and curiosity that go into the crafting of our whisky, and why we believe it's important to center art in our process. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eR3JfGjJ . #notrealart #podcast #whisky #americansinglemalt #texaswhiskey

In February 2024, multiple wildfires ignited across Texas and Oklahoma, including the Smokehouse Creek Fire which engulfed the Texas Panhandle. The fire became the largest wildfire in Texas state history, consuming over a million acres. A true tragedy that we at Balcones felt on a personal level, as much of the Texas grain we use is sourced straight from the Panhandle. That’s why we’re honored to be supporting the efforts of Panhandle Proud to bring this vital land back to its original state. Through the end of August, we will be donating $1 for every cocktail, beer or flight sold at our Tasting Room, 10% of gross proceeds from merch sales at our Visitor Center and matching up to $10,000. Join us as we do our part to rebuild the Panhandle, together. Donation made to Amarillo Area Foundation , amarilloareafoundation.org . Base donation of $5,000. The above activities are in addition to base donation. Qualifying purchases must be made 5/6/24 - 8/31/24. Learn more at PanhandleProud.org . #texaswhiskey #panhandleproud #texas #amarilloareafoundation

At Balcones Distilling, we have always taken immense pride in our American Single Malt whiskies. For years, we have fused the foundations of Single Malt creation with the unique elements that Texas provides, forging and defining what American Single Malts are now and can become. But in order to protect the standard of the growing American Single Malt movement in the United States, the TTB needs to acknowledge the category’s formal definition. That’s why we have signed, and encourage our friends to sign, the letter to the TTB to officially establish American Single Malt Whiskey as a category. The letter, sent on behalf of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) and the American Single Malt Whiskey Commission (ASMWC), marks the two-year anniversary of TTB’s notice of proposed rule-making to establish a standard of identity for American Single Malt Whiskey. After two years, it’s time for another push to solidify what it means for a whisky to be an American Single Malt. Please take a moment to sign the letter, linked here: https://lnkd.in/eWpuXeD3 #americansinglemalt #americanwhiskey #whiskey #distiller

We’re bringing a taste of Texas to this year’s Tales of the Cocktail Foundation with The Balcones Retreat. Our multi-sensory whisky experience will offer a reprieve from the fast-paced events of the week with live music, Balcones cocktails, BBQ and spaces for meaningful reflection. We’ll be in great company with all Texas-based partners to help bring this event to life. A special thank you to our friends at Helberg Barbecue and Sendero Provisions Co. , and our musical artists Micah Edwards, The Inkcaps & Thomas Csorba. We'd love to see you there. RSVP for your spot at BalconesRetreatTOTC.com .

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