TBWC Balcones 2YO 500mL

Bold, smoky, and unmistakably Texan, the Balcones 2 Year Old from That Boutique-y Corn Company is a powerful young corn whiskey that captures the raw heat and intensity of Waco-distilled craft. Made with a high corn mashbill and matured in the unique Texas climate, this dram is packed with personality far beyond its age. The nose is big and burly, opening with notes of charred oak, burnt sugar, and mesquite smoke, followed by layers of dark molasses, toasted maize, and hints of cacao nibs and BBQ spice rub. It smells like Texas in a bottle — warm, wild, and unapologetic. On the palate, it's oily, spicy, and densely textured. Expect bold flavours of sweetcorn pudding, molasses cake, and bitter chocolate, quickly followed by barrel char, black pepper, and a touch of smoked chili. The high heat of the region amplifies wood extraction, giving the whiskey a rich tannic grip even at a young age. The finish is long and fiery, tapering through notes of molten caramel, smoky vanilla, and a final echo of corn husk, leather, and earthy spice.