Currently a young brand, Balcones is now considered the largest traditional Texas whiskey producer. The whiskies are produced in a specially built distillery. Even the utensils that the distillery uses for production were made in-house. The Balcones Texas Single Malt is distilled in copper pot stills. Awards: - Master Distiller of the Year Jared Himstedt at Icons of Whisky 2019. - DOUBLE GOLD at San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2018 - GOLD at Wizards of Whisky 2018 - Best American Corn at Worlds Whiskies Awards 2018 - Winner at Good Food Awards 2018 - GOLD MEDAL at World Wine & Spirits Competition 2017 - World's Best Corn Whisky at World Whiskies Awards 2016 - SILVER at Whiskies of the World Awards 2015 - GOLD at Whiskies of the World Awards 2014 - GOLD MEDAL at San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2014 - SILVER at The Spirits Business 2013 - 96 Points at Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2013 - Best New Whisky at Drammie Awards 2013 - DOUBLE GOLD at World Wine & Spirits Competition 2013 - GOLD at The Spirits Business 2013 - Best Non Bourbon at World Whiskies Awards 2013 - Chairman's Trophy at Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2013 - Chairman's Trophy at Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2012 - GOLD MEDAL at American Distilling Institute 2012 - GOLD at Wizards of Whisky 2012 - DOUBLE GOLD at World Wine & Spirits Competition 2011 - GOLD MEDAL at World Wine & Spirits Competition 2011 Tasting notes:Color: Terracotta. Nose: Sweet, ripe pears, bananas, honey, citrus aromas. Taste: Full-bodied, silky, toasted bread, brown sugar, apples, jam. Finish: Long lasting.