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Balcones Brimstone

Texas
Age
No age statement
ABV
50%
Filtration
Non-chill-filtered
Tasting

How it drinks

Sight
Deep amber to dark brown with an oily, viscous coat on the glass.
Nose
Intense smoke and char dominate the nose, followed by notes of caramel, leather, and a hint of sulfurous minerality. Black pepper and burnt wood create a bold, almost aggressive aromatic profile.
Palate
Rich and full-bodied with aggressive charred oak flavors upfront. Chocolate, molasses, and roasted grains develop on the palate, balanced by peppery spice and a subtle sweetness. The mouthfeel is thick and warming.
Finish
Long, smoky finish with lingering char, licorice, and black pepper notes. A drying quality persists, leaving minerality and smoke on the finish.

Tasting notes are AI-assisted and still being refined.

Maturation

The wood it came through

  • charred American oak

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