Balcones Zz Top Tres Hombres Limited Edition Texas American Whisky 750ml

In celebration of mutual Texas heritage and love of whisky, Balcones Distilling have teamed up with Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, ZZ Top to bring you a one-of-a-kind whisky, Tres Hombres.

Sharing the title of the band s first top 10 chart album released in 1973, Tres Hombres is made using three distinct grains: Roasted Blue Corn, Malted Barley and Rye.

This little ol whisky from Texas has been years in the making coordinating tasting and blending discussions alongside ZZ Top, The Team set out to create a whisky with the foundational grains of Balcones Blue Corn, Malted Barley, and Rye. In designing a whisky from disparate mashbills, the had to ask themselves what each player would contribute to the whole: First, blue corn to provide a solid bass layer and an oily body. Next, malted barley matured in virgin oak, for a soft-toned mid-palate and a stone fruit heavy finish, and finally, rye, to deliver a bright spicy top note to the whole ensemble.

Three distinct whiskies, and three distinct band members married together to create a unique whisky that was brought together in collaboration with the members of ZZ Top. The sum of its parts tells a compelling story, just like the iconic tunes of that little ol band from Texas

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Evaporative and spritely with aromas of honeycrisp apples and buttered pastry; hint of suede and whiteflower honey.

Taste: Sweet and coating with good acidity, brown sugar and red grapes.

Finish: Effervescent with a bit of fresh ginger and sage.

"... Just love this baby, a-haw, haw, haw, haw ..." - Jim Murray, Whisky Bible