Mirador Eclipse Balcones Whisky

📋 Key Details

• Style: American single malt whisky (100% malted barley) produced in Waco, Texas. Balcones Distilling+2Balcones Distilling+2

• ABV: 55% (approx. 110 proof) for the standard bottle. Bourbon Lens+1

• Maturation: Aged for approximately 4-5 years in a mix of first-, second- and third-fill used Kentucky bourbon casks. PR Newswire+2Balcones Distilling+2

• Special process: Instead of their standard yeast, this release uses a dual-yeast fermentation combining red wine yeast and rosé yeast alongside the house malt whisky yeast, to produce unique fruit/berry/forest-fruit notes. Balcones Distilling+1

• Release & Price: Limited edition. SRP about ~$100 in the U.S. at launch (May 2024). Bourbon Lens+1

👅 Tasting Profile

According to the distillery and reviewers:

• Nose: Pressed flowers, clover hay, mango meringue, pineapple gumdrops, almond biscotti, honeydew rind. Balcones Distilling+1

• Palate: Blush lemon custard, white-chocolate raspberry tart, guava pound cake, prairie sage. Balcones Distilling+1

• Finish: Dried thyme, honeyed jasmine tea; long and refined. Bourbon Lens+1

✅ What Makes It Stand Out

• It’s a distinctively Texas single malt, not a bourbon or rye, crafted with local climate and spirit in mind.

• The experimental dual-yeast fermentation gives it a flavor profile more akin to fruit/forest-berries than many traditional U.S. malts.

• The use of refill bourbon casks (rather than new charred) means you get more grain and fruit character rather than dominant oak.

• Because it’s a limited edition, it may be collectible and appealing for enthusiasts of Texas whisky.

⚠️ Considerations & Who It’s For

• If you prefer conventional bourbon flavours (heavy new oak, caramel, vanilla) you might find this lighter on those and heavier on fruit/ferment character.

• The relatively high proof (55%) means it will carry heat; if you prefer very mellow sippers you might want to water it down or choose a lower-proof alternative.

• Availability and price may be constrained: limited release means it may already be sold out in some markets, or priced above SRP.