balcones cataleja texas single malt whiskey

In celebration of the Balcones 15-Year Anniversary, we’ve created one of the most complex and unique whiskies in our portfolio. Cataleja Texas Single Malt symbolizes our offering to the makers who came before us and whose inspiration roused us to seek a future all our own. Made with 100% Golden Promise Malted Barley, this single malt began its maturation journey in used Kentucky bourbon barrels, and after three years of the Texas climate’s concentrating effects, was transferred into decommissioned Sherry Solera puncheons that were meticulously hand-selected from various Spanish bodegas. Because the first fill showcased the wonderfully high impact of the 80+ year old casks, the whisky was transferred back into neutral barrels, and then finished with two rounds of refill single malts within the puncheons. Over the years, our skilled makers have learned to give whisky and wine finishing time, co-mingling in neutral casks to encourage integration of two disparate elements. Cataleja Texas Single Malt shows that further oxidation and evaporation leads to a unity of purpose and beautifully elevated flavor.