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Balcones - Cataleja Texas Single Malt Whisky

 
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As a symbol of our offering to the makers who came before us and whose inspiration roused us to seek a future all our own, Cataleja Texas Single Malt is one of the most complex and unique whiskies in our portfolio.

The Single Malt made with 100% Golden Promise Malted Barley was first aged in refill casks, then in a variety of decommissioned Sherry Solera puncheons: Moscatel, Amontillado Dulce, Oloroso, & Palo Cortado.

The word Cataleja is a loose translation of the English word spyglass. As we chart our course, we honor our elders by viewing the horizon through their lens, learning the lessons we need to chart our own course and ensuring the future of Texas whiskies and American Single Malts.

Tasting notes

ON THE NOSE - Cataleja is bright yet earthy with notes of brandied figs dusted with smoked paprika that build to sautéed apricots served on an olive wood spoon. Deeper breaths reveal sophisticated savory notes of sobrasada garnished with orange zest, mossy cherry cavendish, and venison jerky in browned butter.

ON THE PALATE - it is sticky with brooding notes of medjool dates stuffed with cashew butter, cacao nib, and ground clove which transitions to vibrant notes of eucalyptus oil and burnt lemon peel. Pineapple kebabs on matchstick and cinnamon skewers fade to a bittersweet finish of licor de hierbas and affogato made with cherry ice cream.

Brand
Balcones
Size
750ml
ABV
59.00
Country
United States
Region
Texas
Kosher
Unknown

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Distillery Experience

  • Distillery Tours
  • Farm or Grain to Grass

Still Type

  • Handmade Pot Stills

Barrel Type

  • Refill Casks

Finishing Barrel

  • Variety of decommissioned Sherry Solera puncheons: Moscatel, Amontillado Dulce, Oloroso, & Palo Cortado.

Filtered

  • Non Chill Filtered

Years Aged

45388

Tipxy AI Overview

What people across the internet are saying
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4/5 AI Rating

Reviewers are split: One More Dram rates Cataleja B+ and calls it Balcones' best single malt yet — decadent raisins, truffle, chocolate from sherry-puncheon finishing at 118 proof. Distiller users find some sulphuric sherry notes off-putting. Strong reception from sherry-bomb fans.

*This is an AI-generated summary based on publicly available reviews and discussions.