Balcones Texas Rye Whiskey is the culmination of Balcones' love for rye whiskey, constant curiosity, and their personal drive to make the best whiskey they can. Balcones Texas Rye's 100% rye mashbill began with Elbon Rye from Northwest Texas accompanied by some crystal, chocolate and roasted rye that gives it a rich, sweet mid-palate and layers of chocolate over leather, tobacco, oak and spice notes.