Lost Lantern Gentle Giant Balcones Distilling Texas Single Malt

The brand collaborated to craft a more delicate and elegant single malt to explore a different facet of Balcones Distilling, known for its intense Texas whiskies. This expression is a harmonious blend of select casks, showcasing a softer side of the Texan pioneer.

Product Details:

• Proof: 115.2
• Quantity: Limited production of 1,100 bottles
• Volume: 750ml
• Age: 3-5 years
• Mashbill: 100% malted barley
• Barrel Entry Proof: Between 124.3 proof and 124.4 proof
• Distillery Location: Waco, TX
• Crafting Notes: Non-chill-filtered, no color added, emphasizing natural flavors.

Barrel Composition:

• Casks 1 & 2: Initially aged 3 years and 9 months in 53-gallon apple brandy casks, then proofed slightly, rebarreled, and finished for 1 month in another apple brandy cask.
• Cask 3: Aged 3 years and 2 days in a 60-gallon ISC European oak cask, utilizing 36-month yard-aged staves.
• Cask 4: Aged 3 years and 30 days in a similar 60-gallon ISC European oak cask.
• Cask 5: Matured 4 years and 4 months in a 53-gallon ex-bourbon cask.
• Cask 6 (partial): Aged 3 years and 56 days in a 60-gallon ISC European oak cask.

Nose: Fresh apple and soft oak lead into inviting aromas.

Palate: A fruit-forward elegance with dry spice notes and a luxurious mouthfeel.

Finish: Exceptionally long, highlighting Balcones’ signature boldness yet refined with a delicate balance.