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Visit the Balcones Distillery

Set in downtown Waco, experience the future of American whisky being written one bottle at a time. Guided tours reveal the complete process, from crafting with blue corn to aging in the intense Texas heat. Special tastings showcase spirits you won't find anywhere else. Discover the artistry and innovative spirit that make Balcones unlike any other.

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Explore distillery tours & events

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Bottle Shop & Tasting Room

Whether you're joining a distillery tour or simply dropping by, we welcome every whisky enthusiast with experiences worth savoring. Step into our bottle shop and feel the excitement of discovery, with award-winning spirits and quality accessories that enhance every pour. Settle in for a neat dram or crafted cocktail at our tasting room, surrounded by the warmth of Texas hospitality.

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Awards

Gold circular award badge with bottle shapes in the center, labeled 2025 New York Intl Spirits Competition - Texas American Single Malt Distillery of the Year.
American Single Malt Distillery of the Year
Award: Gold | Date: 2025
Circular gold badge for the 2024 New York International Spirits Competition, labeling Texas American Single Malt Distillery of the Year with bottle silhouettes in the center.
American Single Malt Distillery of the Year
Award: Gold | Date: 2024
A circular black badge reads 2024 Icons of Whisky America, Craft Producer in white and yellow text.
Craft Producer of the Year
Award: Icon of whisky america | Date: 2024
A gold circular badge reads New York Intl Spirits Competition 2023 and Texas American Single Malt Distillery of the Year, with an illustration of bottles in the center.
American Single Malt Distillery of the Year
Award: Gold | Date: 2023

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