Balcones - Rum - 59.6%
Balcones Distilling is an iconic distillery located in the heart of Texas, United States. Founded in 2008 by the passionate and visionary Chip Tate, it was established in an old welding workshop nestled under a bridge in Waco. After an intensive year of renovation including roof replacement, wall demolition, bricklaying, and pipe installation, Chip Tate installed Portuguese copper stills, true gems of traditional craftsmanship. The first distillations began in 2009, giving birth to exceptional spirits. The selected ingredients are rigorously chosen for their quality and diversity: from blue corn grown in New Mexico to the very first locally produced malted barley in Texas. Passion and perseverance quickly bore fruit: by 2010, Balcones whiskies met with overwhelming success, appearing on shelves in ten American states. At the end of 2012, faced with a need for financing to accelerate development, Chip Tate called on investor Gregory Allen. After disagreements with him, Chip Tate sold his shares, left the company following a dismissal, and was imposed a non-compete clause preventing him from producing whisky until March 2016. Today, the master distiller is Jared Himstedt, guarantor of the tradition and quality of Balcones products.
Texas Rum is a remarkable special edition, crafted from a carefully selected blend of the finest available molasses. This authentic rum benefits from a traditional double distillation carried out in copper stills that preserve all aromatic nuances. Its aging, unique in its kind, combines different species of oak as well as several charring profiles, thus offering rare complexity and richness. This exceptional rum will appeal both to the rum purist and the enlightened whisky lover, thanks to its balance between power, sweetness, and finesse. Discover Texas Rum by Clos des Spiritueux, your reference for exceptional spirits, for an intense and unforgettable tasting experience.
