Garrison Brothers joins them, offering a refreshingly robust and unique flavor profile that draws similarities with Kings County Distillery, but finds territory all its own. One of those is Kings County Distillery, who offers a one-of-a-kind flavor profile that draws a correlation through many of their whiskeys. While craft whiskey has seen a range of bourbons produced by aging in smaller barrels, many off-putting most likely because they were simultaneously learning how to distill and bottling before the bourbon was completely ready (or even over-aged), there are noteworthy exceptions. Garrison Brothers is known for their use of 15 gallon barrels, which is their most commonly used barrel size though they also age bourbon in 10, 20, 30, 53, and 59 gallon barrels. When it comes to bourbon - a spirit many see as more than just liquid in a glass, and instead feel some level of connection to - this matters. Moreover, the distillery highlights a focus on doing good, which is evidenced by their charitable endeavors. The company makes it clear that they distill all of their own whiskey, and just a short few minutes of research reveals some of the obstacles the distillery faced, including Dan Garrison's breakup with his original business partner who had a very different vision than he did. One thing is clear about Garrison Brothers - they don’t cut any corners. The bottle in review is from the 2021 batch, bottle number 66323. Now, according to the organization, “funds from Good Bourbon for a Good Cause are distributed to charitable organizations primarily, but not exclusively, in Blanco and Gillespie counties of Texas and also to charitable organizations that serve current and former American military personnel.” Small Batch Texas Bourbon is batched and released annually. Along with the assistance of other organizations, the park was renovated between 2018-2021. In 2018, Garrison Brothers formed a nonprofit called Good Bourbon for a Good Cause, to raise money to renovate the Balmorhea State Park. Their first bourbon, called “Young Gun,” was released in 2010, which, according to the company, was the first whiskey ever legally made in Texas. Distillery operations are headed by master distiller Donnis Todd, and according to the company’s website the distillery is owned by the Garrison family and a few friends. This includes aging whiskey in the state’s dry heat, which tends to draw the whiskey out of the barrels much faster than usual, resulting in a lot lost to leaky barrels and evaporation. With help from friends, family, and the late Dave Pickerell, Garrison Brothers Distillery overcame challenges specific to Texas. The distillery was founded by Dan Garrison, who had left a position in software marketing to follow his dream. The distillery was founded in 2005, making them the first and oldest whiskey distillery in Texas. Laws Four Grain, Compass Box “Oak Cross”)ģ | Bad | Flawed (Iron Smoke Bourbon, Balcones)Ģ | Poor | Forced myself to drink it (Buckshee Bourbon and Rye)ġ | Disgusting | Drain pour (Virginia Distilling Co.Garrison Brothers Distillery is located in Hye, Texas which is about an hour’s drive west of Austin, Texas. I’d buy a bottle of Garrison Brothers Balmorhea.ġ0 | Insurpassable | Nothing Else Comes Close (Blanton’s Straight from the Barrel)ĩ | Incredible | Extraordinary (GTS, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B518 and B520)Ĩ | Excellent | Exceptional (12+YO MGP Bourbon, Highland Park Single Barrels)ħ | Great | Well above average (Blanton’s Original, Old Weller Antique, Booker’s)Ħ | Very Good | Better than average (Four Roses Small Batch Select, Knob Creek 14+ YO Picks)ĥ | Good | Good, solid, ordinary (Elijah Craig Small Batch, Buffalo Trace, Old Grand-Dad Bottled-in-Bond)Ĥ | Sub-par | Many things I’d rather have (A.D. Overall: I like this a lot! Reminds me of Widow Jane Decadence but at a higher proof - maple and heat punching back and forth deliciously. Oily, silky even with the heat, with a smoked honey note on the back end.įinish: Mouthwatering, tons of maple candy, Runts and Nerds, maple everywhere. Mouthfeel is rich and sweet after the fire subsides, but the burn is delicious. Caramelized banana, deep dark stewed fruits with crystallizing maple sugar. This packs a punch! There’s that Ricola note again followed by bourbon candy, maple sugar, brown sugar caramelizing - it’s mouthwatering. Palate: Tip of the tongue….nope, whole tongue-on-fire burn. With air the richness wins, ushering in maple. There’s a light and rich duel going on too. Nose: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof profile (tons of heat, vanilla, caramel, brown sugar) plus the Garrison Brothers whiskey profile I’m getting on each pour - interesting and really enjoyable! Bourbon powerhouse plus menthol and honey.
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