![]() ![]() I associate whiskey with music, so this one has a Kacey Musgraves-style “Slow Burn” and its heavily oak-flavored profile arrives thanks to the scorching Texas heat. This amber-colored expression has an oak, vanilla, and caramel palate with a welcoming, long finish. This bourbon has long been one of my absolute favorites. Every step, from cooking the mash to bottling, takes place on-site at the Garrison Brothers Distillery. Every expression of the company’s bourbon is made from a sweet mash bill ( as opposed to sour mash) and barrel-aged in the intense Texas climate. Fast forward to 2010, Garrison Brothers introduced the first bourbon whiskey legally made in Texas. – #salud #garrisonbros #drinktexasbourbonĪ post shared by Garrison Brothers on at 4:50pm PSTĭistillery: Garrison Brothers Distillery, Hye, Texasįounder Dan Garrison spent the early 2000s learning his craft from the crème de la crème of Kentucky’s distillers. But for us at Garrison Brothers, nothing’s more beautiful than the perfect pour of the Nectar of the Gods. With Texas going right back on lockdown after a huge COVID spike, these bottles might be exactly what residents need to make it through a sweltering summer.įor some folks, it’s the perfect sunset. These specifications can be summed up in one simple line: “Begin with grain from Texas or elsewhere, then complete every step of the whiskey-making process all within Texas.”Īs an avid lover of both bourbon and my home state, I thought it was time run down a few Texas made bourbons that excite my palate. So the Texas Whiskey Association has specified the criteria that must be met for a whiskey to be a true Texas expression. Houston (more humid) and Austin (drier) are just a few hours away from each other, but the unique weather in each city no doubt affects the taste of the whiskeys made there.įor years now, brands have loved slapping “Texas” on any product they market to denote large size or a certain rugged cool factor (yeah, we’re kind of a big deal). Of course, the climate varies based on where you are in the massive state. ![]() This helps the distillate reach deep into the pores of the wood, which is where many of the flavors are born and where the deep, dark hues originate. Sometimes all in one day.) The dry conditions combined with warm temperatures cause barrelled alcohol to expand. (It’s also variable - we like to say that you can experience four seasons in one week, in Texas. Unlike whiskey-producing states to the east of Texas, with four easy-to-define seasons, Lone Star weather is generally dry and often hot. To speak generally, Texas whiskey, particularly bourbon, features nuances and notes that are distinctive to the region. Much progress has been made since then, with the Texas Whiskey Trail launching just last year, founded by 12 distilleries at the forefront of crafting Certified Texas Whiskey. That made it the first of its kind: the only legal bourbon distillery in Texas. Young to the industry in relation to whiskeys distilled in Kentucky and Tennessee, the current wave of Texas distilling started in 2006 - when Garrison Brothers Distillery was granted a distiller’s permit for bourbon. It might be the savory barbecue served up everywhere from fine dining restaurants to the roadside shacks, or the uncrowded, seemingly-endless national parks, or simply the beautiful, expansive, star-filled night sky. The whiskey finishes like a chewy gingersnap cookie with molasses, fresh ginger, and nutmeg.Ask any Texan, myself included, what they’re most proud of from their home state and you’re sure to get an emphatic answer. Before it moves to the sweeter side, tobacco peeks through. For instance, I know what Oregon soil tastes like, but this is different. There is a bit of soil or earth to it like it encapsulates the land it is made from. I first tasted raisins and oak, but also black cherry and peppercorn all at once. Each element reveals itself on different parts of the tongue. Palate: This whiskey is perplexing as it drinks like wine. At the end of the nose is a fruit bouquet of ripe wine grapes, raisins, and black cherry mixed with molasses. Black peppercorn gives off a savory touch, but ginger and nutmeg balance with the fruity elements. Musky grain with walnut and almond adds a nuttiness in the background. ![]() On the earthen side, I get damp mulch and freshly milled lumber. The whiskey offers everything from a spice cabinet to a forest floor. Vanilla bean comes through next followed by an array of aromas. Nose: The first note I get is flossed sugar not blue or pink cotton candy, but spun unadulterated granulated sugar. ![]()
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