Balcones Single Malt Whiskey Cataleja
Balcones Single Malt Whiskey Cataleja
Balcones Malt Whiskey Cataleja 118 embodies the pioneering spirit of Texas whisky craftsmanship. Made from 100% Golden Promise Malted Barley, this whisky undergoes a unique maturation process starting in Kentucky bourbon barrels before being transferred to decommissioned Sherry Solera puncheons sourced from select Spanish bodegas. The result is a whisky that marries traditional techniques with innovative aging, promising a rich and complex drinking experience.
How to enjoy: Best served neat or on the rocks
- Strength: 118 Proof
- Country: United States
- First filled in 80+ year old casks
Tasting Notes
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
Built for the whiskey lover who reads labels closely, this Texas single malt tells a layered story in the glass. Balcones Distilling makes it from 100% Golden Promise malted barley. It matures first in Kentucky bourbon barrels, then moves into decommissioned Sherry Solera puncheons sourced from select Spanish bodegas. At 118 proof, it pours rich and concentrated. The nose offers medjool dates stuffed with cashew butter, cacao nib and ground clove, with eucalyptus oil and burnt lemon peel weaving through. The finish lands like a pineapple and cinnamon skewer, sweet and spicy at once. It makes a considered gift for a promotion, a milestone birthday, or the friend who already knows Scotch well and is curious about American single malt. Suggest they sip it neat first, letting the flavors unfold slowly. Then they can try it over ice for a cooler, refreshing take that keeps its complexity intact.
Pairs well with
- Dark chocolate and roasted nuts — The cacao nib and cashew butter notes echo the chocolate and nuts, making the whisky feel even richer.
- Grilled pineapple with cinnamon — It mirrors the pineapple and cinnamon skewer finish, so the sweet-spicy close lingers longer.
- Celebrating a hard-earned promotion — A layered, high-proof single malt with dates, clove and citrus makes a toast that feels as considered as the milestone.
Questions about this bottle
What is Balcones Cataleja made from?
It is a Texas malt whiskey made by Balcones Distilling from 100% Golden Promise malted barley.
How is Cataleja matured?
It starts in Kentucky bourbon barrels and is then transferred to decommissioned Sherry Solera puncheons sourced from select Spanish bodegas. Balcones describes this dual cask maturation as shaping the whisky's nuanced character. It carries no age statement.
What does it taste like?
Expect medjool dates with cashew butter, cacao nib and ground clove, lifted by eucalyptus oil and burnt lemon peel. The finish recalls a pineapple and cinnamon skewer, so it ends sweet yet spicy.
How strong is it, and what size is the bottle?
Cataleja is bottled at 118 proof (59% ABV) in a 750 ml bottle. It is best enjoyed neat or on the rocks. Ice adds a refreshing chill without losing the whisky's complexity.
