Who distills Balcones?
Jared Himstedt
“It’s a pretty exciting time,” says Jared Himstedt, head distiller and a founder of Balcones. “You can go a whole lifetime without seeing a new category of whisky [like American single malt] come to be, let alone get to be a part of it.
What proof is Balcones Whiskey?
106
Texas Single Malt consists of a 100% malted barley mash bill. Balcones pot-distills this ‘whisky’ to a proof of 106 (53% ABV), and reports to never chill filter. My bottle, from batch SM19-1 March 5, 2019, states an aging period of 26 months in oak.
Who owns Balcones Distillery?
Chip Tate
It was February 2013, and Chip Tate, the 39-year-old founder and president of Balcones, one of the country’s most successful artisanal distilleries, was desperate for money. From almost the day Mr.
Is Balcones Baby Blue a bourbon?
Yes. Because of the Federal Regulations specifying exactly what can and cannot be called bourbon. One element that a great many even casual enthusiasts know is that bourbon must be aged in virgin American oak barrels. Balcones makes a point of choosing various barrel types to suit their whiskies.
Why did Chip Tate leave Balcones?
Tate is being sued by a law firm for allegedly unpaid legal bills. The Balcones Distilling board of managers has bought out the company’s founding president, Charles “Chip” Tate, ending months of a bitter dispute over operation of the award-winning whiskey distillery.
Where is Balcones Whiskey made?
Waco, Texas
Balcones distills all of their beloved whiskies inside the historic Texas Fireproof Storage Company building in Waco, Texas. At its heart are four copper pot stills built by the best artisans in Scotland.
Is Balcones Single Malt Scotch?
A timeless style of malt whisky, Balcones “1” Texas Single Malt breathes new life into centuries of distilling tradition with classic techniques and ingredients adapted for New World tastes.
When did Chip Tate leave Balcones?
On December 5, 2014, the sides settled. Tate sold his 27 percent stake in Balcones, agreed to a fifteen-month noncompete clause that barred him from producing whiskey (but not building a distillery), and either quit or was fired, depending on whom you ask.
How do you drink baby blue Balcones?
Mix juices, syrups, marmalade, and egg white in a cocktail shaker. Shake until frothy. Add ice and Baby Blue. Shake until cold.
What whiskey is made from corn?
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- Abasolo el Whisky de Mexico.
- Mellow Corn Whiskey.
- Nixta Licor de Elote.
- Bowsaw Straight Corn American Whiskey.
- Nikka Coffey Vodka.
Why did Witherspoon Distillery change their name?
The distillery founded in 2012 was formerly known as Witherspoon Distillery, but the DeHarts are staking the future on something new. “We changed the name of the company to match the blend, which is where we are planning the future of the distillery,” she says.
Is Balcones Whiskey gluten-free?
FAQs. Is whiskey gluten-free? Yes, whiskey is gluten-free, thanks to the distillation process used to make it.
What does blue corn whiskey taste like?
Hints of vanilla, baking spice and banana lurk underneath that hefty cornbread goodness. A sip give more sweet corn across a rich, creamy mouthfeel. It’s very corny, but in a surprisingly sophisticated way. First, candy corn sweetness meets a note of fire-roasted sweet corn.
What is Jack Daniels made of?
Jack Daniel chose a well-considered recipe of 80% corn, 12% barley and 8% rye that we still use today. Using only No. 1 quality grade corn gives the mash an inviting sweetness.
Is there a whiskey made in Texas?
Firestone & Robertson TX Straight Bourbon Possibly one of the first whiskey distilleries in the North of Texas, Firestone and Robinson keep their mash bill disclosed.
Is bourbon made in Texas?
Texas’ second oldest distillery first came on the scene in Waco in 2009. That’s how recent distilling whiskey and bourbon are to Texas. With a wide range of award-winning whiskeys, Balcones has three notable bourbons as well: Texas Wheated Bourbon, Texas Blue Corn Bourbon and Texas Pot Still Bourbon.
Is whiskey safe for celiacs?
Yes, pure, distilled whiskey (or whisky), even if made with wheat, barley, or rye is considered gluten-free. Most whiskeys are safe for people with celiac disease because of the distillation process. However, be on the lookout for hidden gluten in whiskeys that add flavorings or other additives after distillation.
Is Balcones Whiskey gluten free?
Who is the head distiller at Balcones?
Jared Himstedt, our head distiller, whetted his appetite for distilling first as a home brewer and a manager of Dancing Bear pub, a craft beer bar here in Waco, Texas. He is the creative force, product developer, and head blender at the distillery, overseeing everything from label design to barrel selection since Balcones’s inception in 2008.
What is the role of a whisky producer at Balcones?
Thomas sees his role at Balcones as primarily a supportive one involving “some production planning, a lot of personnel management, and very little drinking,” essentially making sure our entire production team has what it needs to create fine craft whisky.
How big is the distillery building in feet?
Built in 1923, it is a massive structure of concrete, steel, and brick, and has 65,000 square feet of space (about 25 times larger than our first distillery). All our whisky barrels have matured on this site since then, but we always imagined that one day it would make an excellent site for Balcones.