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Whiskey Review: Balcones True Blue 100

We review Balcones True Blue 100, an aged corn whisky made from roasted blue corn in Waco, Texas that's bottled at 100 proof.

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  • Margarett Waterbury is a whiskey enthusiast and industry expert.
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Balcones True Blue 100

Tasting Notes

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Appearance:
A rich orange-red color with thick, branching legs
Nose:
Delightful. Corn milk, grass, light brown sugar, pear, creamy vanilla bean gelato, and grilled pineapple spears. Lots of fruity-floral esters. . Conclusion If this whisky were a perfume, I’d wear it. I’m a little less sold on the
Palate:
Initially quite sweet with strong notes of coconut and pineapple, the mid-palate takes a decidedly drier turn with herbaceous notes of sage and lavender as well as a tangy kind of tannin that comes off as a little medicinal. Finish: On the dry side with cocoa-like bitterness and gum-tingling tannin. Surprisingly dry for the lushness of the aroma. Conclusion If this whisky were a perfume, I’d wear it. I’m a little less sold on the palate and finish. While pleasant, they’re a major departure from the aroma, to the point that this almost feels like two different spirits. And, though it’s bottled at 100 proof, it tastes hotter than that to me (perhaps a function of its lean, tannin-heavy finish). At $70 for a 750 ml bottle, this isn’t an inexpensive whisky, but if you know you enjoy corn spirits and you’re interested in trying something a little different, it’s worth seeking out. Score: 86/100
Finish:
On the dry side with cocoa-like bitterness and gum-tingling tannin. Surprisingly dry for the lushness of the aroma.
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Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Margarett Waterbury

Margarett Waterbury is the author of "Scotch: A Complete Introduction to Scotland's Whiskies" and a full-time freelance writer and editor specializing in the beverage industry. Her work has graced the pages of numerous publications, including Whisky Advocate, Food and Wine, Spirited Magazine, Artisan Spirit, Edible Seattle, Sip Northwest, Civil Eats, Travel Oregon, and many others. She also boasts editorial experience as the former managing editor of Edible Portland and as a co-founder and former managing editor of The Whiskey Wash. In recognition of her talent, Margarett received the Alan Lodge Young Drinks Writer of the Year award in 2017 and was awarded fellowships for the Symposium for Professional Wine Writers in 2017 and 2019.

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