The Day Bourbon Became American: May 4th and the Birthright We Bottle
Once upon a time—not so long ago, yet worlds away in spirit—bourbon was nothing but whiskey. You might find it distilled by moonlight in copper stills nestled deep in Appalachian hollows or bottled by bootleggers who cared less for tradition and more about evading the law. It was America’s working-class elixir, enjoyed by farmers after […]
Lady Bird Bourbon: Texas Legacy in a Bottle
In Texas, nothing good ever happens fast. The land takes its time—rivers carve canyons over millennia, oak trees stretch skyward for centuries, wildflowers bloom in their own season, unbothered by schedules or expectations. Lady Bird Johnson understood that. She knew lasting beauty isn’t built overnight—it’s cultivated with patience, care, and an unwavering belief that the […]
How a Little Texas Swimming Hole Helped Us Make One Damn Fine Bourbon
Out in the West Texas desert, where the wind kicks up the dust and the horizon stretches forever, there’s a place that doesn’t make a lick of sense. It’s an oasis—cool, clear water bubbling up from underground, feeding the largest spring-fed pool in the world. We call it Balmorhea State Park. If you grew up […]
The World’s Best Bourbon? You’re Damn Right It’s From Texas
You’ve heard of Vegas, right? City of lights, luck, and legends. Well, last month, in the neon glow of the Las Vegas Global Spirit Awards, something big happened that left a mark far beyond the Strip. A small-town Texas distillery—you might’ve heard of us, Garrison Brothers—took home the title of “World’s Best Bourbon.” That’s right, […]
A Saturday to Remember: Unveiling Cowboy Bourbon, The 10th Anniversary of this Beautiful Brand
September 21st, 2024, will go down in history for the lucky few who gathered at Garrison Brothers Distillery in Hye, Texas. The excitement in the air was as thick as the heat, with fans, collectors, and bourbon enthusiasts lining up to get their hands on this year’s edition of Cowboy Bourbon. There’s something special about […]
Discover the Beauty of the Laguna Madre and Help Protect its Future
It’s a quiet morning on the Texas coast, and the first light of dawn is breaking over the Laguna Madre. The saltwater lagoon, a hidden gem known only to a few, sparkles with an ethereal beauty that’s hard to put into words. Stretching over 130 miles, this shallow body of water is a sanctuary for […]
From Ashes to Resilience: The Heart of the Texas Panhandle
In the sprawling plains of the Texas Panhandle, where golden fields of wheat and corn stretch to meet the horizon and cattle roam freely under vast skies, life is as rugged as it is beautiful. This region, known for its agricultural wealth and the resilient spirit of its inhabitants, faced a harrowing ordeal earlier this […]
Lady Bird Bourbon Flies High Once More – A Toast to Roots and Regrowth
Y’all, it’s that time of year again! As the Texas wildflowers start showin’ off their colors, so does our beloved Lady Bird Bourbon, coming back with another award under its belt. This spring, our pride and joy clinched a Double Gold at the prestigious 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. That’s more than just a […]
Garrison Brothers Snowflake
Desert Door
It’s no secret that Garrison Brothers is always pushing the bounds of what one can do with whiskey. As the first legal bourbon distillery outside of Kentucky, we’re used to blazing new trails across the Lone Star State, with each new release pushing us ahead of the pack. Though we love stirring things up in […]
Join The Bourbon Takeover For 2022
If there’s one thing all of us here at Garrison Brothers love more than producing the finest bourbon in the country, it’s sending it home with all you fine folks and seeing all the inventive ways you find to enjoy it. Pairing it with delicious BBQ, smooth cigars, and of course including it in your […]
Bringing Bourbon To The Beach: A Tale Of Texas Tiki
Picture this: sun on your face, toes in the sand, the sound of waves crashing on the shore, breathing in the salty-fresh air. In your hand is a tropical cocktail, a vibrant flower or colorful paper umbrella adorning the rim of your sun-warmed ceramic tiki mug. Now…what if we were able to bring most of […]