In celebration of the pioneering Texas distillery’s fifteenth anniversary, Balcones Distilling has launched Cataleja Texas Single Malt.
“Cataleja Texas Single Malt is likely one of the most advanced and distinctive whiskies we’ve made,,” says Jared Himstedt, head distiller at Balcones Distilling. “We every had our personal imaginative and prescient of Cataleja, what it would develop into, and its particular person character. Even now that it’s right here, it’s extra distinctive than we imagined. This course of showcases our continued dedication to partaking with our whisky in a significant strategy to create distinctive, expressive flavors.”
Made with 100% Golden Promise Malted Barley, this single malt started its maturation journey in barrels beforehand used to age Kentucky bourbon. After three, it transferred into decommissioned Sherry Solera casks that have been chosen from numerous Spanish bodegas (wine cellars): Moscatel, Amontillado Dulce, Oloroso and Palo Cortado.
As a result of the primary fill showcased the influence of the 80+ 12 months outdated casks, the whisky was transferred again into impartial barrels after which adopted with two extra rounds of refill single malts by way of the decommissioned casks, as they continued to supply sherry influence alongside the malt character, the corporate studies.
“Cataleja Texas Single Malt is an ode to whisky makers of the previous; it’s our manner of honoring the makers who’ve come earlier than us and utilizing the perfect of the strategies and the components that that they had at their disposal,” says Himstedt. “This advanced whisky not solely pays homage to the pioneers who’ve impressed us, nevertheless it additionally embraces the relentless pursuit of crafting one thing uniquely its personal.”
Aromas embody brandied figs with smoked paprika that construct to sautéed apricots served on an olive wooden spoon, in response to distillery notes. Extra aromas embody notes of sobrasada garnished with orange zest, mossy cherry cavendish and venison jerky in browned butter. The palate brings medjool dates full of cashew butter, cacao nib and floor clove, in response to the distillery, which transitions into notes of eucalyptus oil and burnt lemon peel. Pineapple kebabs on matchstick and cinnamon skewers fade to a bittersweet end of licor de hierbas and affogato made with cherry ice cream.
Commercial
Cataleja Texas Single Malt is 118 proof. It’s obtainable for a recommended retail worth of $125 at retailers in Texas, California, Illinois, Colorado, New York and Florida, and may be pre-ordered on ReserveBar.com.
Balcones Distilling was bought by Diageo late final 12 months.
