{"product_id":"balcones-texas-single-malt-single-barrel-whisky-finished-in-wine-cask-hi-proof-store-pick-63-5-alc-750ml-copy","title":"Balcones Four Cask Single Malt (European \/ French \/ American Oak + Madeira Finish) 63.5%","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalcones Texas Single Malt — Four-Cask Series | Madeira Finish | 63.5% ABV (127 Proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA single malt that refuses to sit still. This release from Balcones is a study in oak — matured across \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean oak, French oak, and American oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, then finished in \u003cstrong\u003eMadeira casks\u003c\/strong\u003e for a final layer of richness that ties it all together. Four woods, one whisky, bottled at a full-throttle 127 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe European and French oak bring structure and spice — baking spices, toasted hazelnut, and a firm tannic backbone. American oak layers in the familiar warmth of vanilla, caramel, and honeyed malt. Then the Madeira finish takes over: dried figs, raisin, burnt orange, and a nutty, wine-soaked sweetness that lingers long after the glass is empty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAt cask strength, this is unapologetically bold — dense, oily, and packed with the roasted, chocolatey depth that Balcones' Golden Promise barley is known for. A few drops of water open it up into stewed fruit, toffee, and dark honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fig jam, toasted oak, dark chocolate, orange peel, malted honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and viscous — raisin, baking spice, hazelnut, caramelized sugar, Madeira sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming, with dried fruit, cocoa, and lingering oak spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis is single malt for drinkers who want intensity and complexity in equal measure. Limited availability — once it's gone, it's gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e63.5% ABV \/ 127 Proof | Texas Single Malt Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BALCONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52199240401197,"sku":"852757002833","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/0272\/3373\/files\/0608EF3E-CC8A-44A1-8651-83F94DB334F7.jpg?v=1780193482","url":"https:\/\/www.hiproof.com\/products\/balcones-texas-single-malt-single-barrel-whisky-finished-in-wine-cask-hi-proof-store-pick-63-5-alc-750ml-copy","provider":"Hi Proof","version":"1.0","type":"link"}