With the award-winning, Waco-based distillery located in the heart of
the eclipse's path of totality, the latest limited edition American
Single Malt release is a celestial celebration of
innovation
WACO,
Texas, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today
Balcones Distilling proudly announces the launch of its
latest whisky creation: Balcones Mirador Eclipse American Single
Malt. Inspired by the extraordinary phenomenon of a solar eclipse,
this limited edition release is a testament to the artistic
whisky-making approach of Balcones
and unwavering commitment to innovation and craftsmanship.
The journey to Mirador Eclipse began with a reflection on the
significant solar eclipse occurring across North America this year, right in the path of
totality in the Balcones home base
of Waco, Texas, and the profound
symbolism of a solar eclipse - a momentary loss of the sun, yet an
indicator of new beginnings. Drawing inspiration from the exquisite
and uncontrollable nature of eclipses, Balcones embarked on a quest to capture the
essence of this celestial event in a bottle.
"Solar eclipses can be anticipated but not changed. They are
beyond our attempts to control, calling us back to the specific
time and place we are in, making us view ourselves and our place in
a different light, with fresh hues and contrasts," said
Jared Himstedt, head distiller at
Balcones Distilling. "This is exactly what it feels like to create
whisky with the volatile and unexpected climate of Texas, and it is what we built into this
release, playing with subtlety to give a new perspective and
contrast to a whisky."
Mirador Eclipse represents the latest experimentation in the
distillery's continued innovative approach to whisky making. While
their previous Mirador releases showcase Golden Promise Malted
Barley matured in refill casks, Mirador Eclipse delves deeper into
the realm of flavor experimentation, inspired by how eclipses do
more than just obscure and darken – they throw familiar things into
a new and changed light, allowing new facets and emphases to the
experience of the moment. By introducing two strains of yeast - a
red wine and a rosé yeast - alongside the house malt whisky yeast,
Balcones' artisans have unlocked a
symphony of soft, blush red berry, and fruits-of-the-forest notes
rarely seen in single malts.
Matured in a selection of first, second, and third-fill used
Kentucky bourbon casks for four to
five years, Mirador Eclipse achieves a delicate balance of fruit,
grain, and palate density, culminating in a whisky experience
unlike any other. With an ABV of 55% and a 750mL bottle, Mirador
Eclipse embodies the spirit of Texas in every sip.
"Mirador Eclipse is a tribute to the beauty and unpredictability
of solar eclipses; an invitation to appreciate a moment of cosmic
scale from our vantage point," said Himstedt. "We sought to create
a whisky that honors this celestial spectacle by pushing flavor
exploration into a different light."
For those that are 21 years or older, Mirador Eclipse American
Single Malt has an SRP of $100 and
will be available to purchase starting in May 2024 for a limited time only at select U.S.
liquor retailers in Texas,
California, Illinois, Colorado, New
York, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, South
Carolina, Wisconsin,
Missouri, New Jersey, Louisiana, Maryland, Oklahoma, Oregon, Minnesota, Ohio and Pennsylvania, and can be pre-ordered on
ReserveBar.com.
While Mirador Eclipse is a limited release, Balcones remains committed to pushing the
boundaries of whisky craftsmanship and creating original,
expressive whiskies that reflect the people and place they come
from.
"Our journey doesn't end with Mirador Eclipse. We're constantly
exploring, wandering, tending the ongoing conversation with
specific moments and a specific place with the promise of more
exciting whiskies to come."
For more information on Balcones Distilling and Balcones Mirador
Eclipse, and where to purchase your own whisky, visit
BalconesDistilling.com.
For all media inquiries and/or interview requests, please
contact balconespress@smarts.agency.
About Balcones Distilling
Balcones
Distilling pioneered a new landscape for whisky by combining
centuries of single malt distilling tradition with the unique
flavors of Texas. Synonymous with
quality and innovation, Balcones Distilling is an award-winning
distillery that is changing the state of whisky through its
high-quality ingredients and unique processes to create layers of
flavor in every expression.
Creator of the original Texas whisky, Balcones Distilling distills all
of its beloved spirits inside the historic Texas Fireproof Storage
Company building in downtown Waco.
Guests can visit the distillery for tours, tastings and events to
discover the new state of whisky with Balcones. Visit BalconesDistilling.com
for more information.
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