Balcones Texas Rye

Balcones Texas Rye is an incredibly easy sipper that simply put, is “tasty.” I found its spicy chocolatey flavor profile an uncommon yet welcome reprieve to the ryes I’ve tasted this year. Short of not being a fan of chocolate, most will find enjoyment with its unexpected flavor profile. While it’s young in age, in this case I don’t know if the flavor profile would hold up if it spent more time in the barrel. Instead, Balcones seems to have found the perfect sweet spot for when to bottle, resulting in a rye that is an easy recommendation.