Balcones Baby Blue

Balcones Baby Blue, NAS, 46 %

This is a corn whisky made from roasted heirloom blue corn. I actually reviewed an earlier incarnation (and probably a younger whisky as well) all the way back in December 2012 (see old review in Norwegian here).

Rumour has it that Balcones Baby Blue will be released also on the Norwegian market shortly. In the mean time you can see more info on the distillery product page.

Nose: Creamy and rich. Honey, vanilla and corn. Cinnamon, toasted oak and dry chocolate.

Taste: Medium body. Bitter-ish and oaky upfront. Then the sweetness hits - honey and vanilla. Green tea and burnt caramel.

Finish: Medium to short finish. A bit floral now. Green and minty in the end.

Comment: Not sure corn whisky is a category for me. It’s good, but nothing that stands out really.

Score 83/100

Sláinte!
-Thomas