When one looks across the various grain types that can be grown in Texas, barley is certainly one of them, but it is only grown in very small amounts relative to other crops. There is enough going on, however, that an enterprising distillery might be able to produce American single malt whiskey from some of it, particularly if partnered with a regional malthouse. It is to this end therefore that Balcones Distilling has introduced High Plains Texas Single Malt in conjunction with Blacklands Malt.