This September ain’t just Bourbon Heritage Month, we’re kicking off the first-ever Hye Fashioned Takeover, a month-long activation taking place across the nation and it will be supporting a long-standing passion and tradition at Garrison Brothers, taking care of veterans and their families! Participating bars and restaurants will be putting their own new and exciting twists on one of the most iconic cocktails in the world, the Old Fashioned.

RAISING A GLASS AND RAISING FUNDS TO GIVE BACK

As you embark on a Hye Fashioned journey, don’t forget to share your experience on Instagram or Facebook. With every post, you become part of something greater! Garrison Brothers will make a donation of $2 for every post to Boot Campaign to support their life-changing programs for veterans and military families. Follow the 3 quick steps below to share your #hyefashioned experience at participating locations:

1️⃣ Take a picture of your Hye Fashioned Cocktail (Hell, take a few)
2️⃣ Tag and follow @garrisonbros and @bootcampaign
3️⃣ Use the hashtag #hyefashioned to showcase your love for this iconic cocktail and help raise money for Boot Campaign

That’s all we need from you BUT, there is more! Every post counts as an entry for a chance to win a unique Garrison Brothers prize package. This one-of-a-kind prize package will include a custom engraved barrel stave, four Garrison Brothers Glencairn glasses, an embroidered Garrison Brothers apron and a $50 gift card from Boot Campaign to be used on Shop.BootCampaign.org. 10 winners who post the most during the month of September on Instagram and Facebook collectively will be selected at the conclusion of the program.

*Please make sure your account or the account you post from is public so that we can keep track of donations.

Click “Learn More” below to find participating locations near you!

Join Garrison Brothers Co-Founder and Queen Bee, Nancy Garrison, Master Distiller, Donnis Todd, and Boot Campaign’s Vice President of Partnerships & Communications – Lindsey Lott, for a Hye Fashioned Takeover Happy Hour at Taverna in Downtown Austin, Texas. 

The Hye Fashioned Takeover will be supporting a long-standing passion and tradition at Garrison Brothers, taking care of veterans and their families through our partnership with Boot Campaign to help support their life-changing programs for veterans and military families.

The Featured Old Fashioned:

Italian Old Fashioned

Garrison Brothers Small Batch Bourbon, Amaro Montenegro, Sugar & Angostura Bitters

1️⃣ Take a picture of your Hye Fashioned Cocktail (Hell, take a few)

2️⃣ Tag and follow @garrisonbros and @bootcampaign on Instagram and/or Facebook

3️⃣ Use the hashtag #hyefashioned to showcase your love for this iconic cocktail and help raise money for Boot Campaign

With every post, you become part of something greater as Garrison Brothers will make a donation of $2 to Boot Campaign!

Join our Founder and Quarterback, Dan Garrison at Templeton’s Tavern for an immersive bourbon-pairing dinner complete with five carefully curated dishes that each pair perfectly with our award-winning bourbon. Dan Garrison can tell you all there is to know about Garrison Brothers Distillery while also showing you the proper way to nose and taste bourbon. Take a look at the mouthwatering menu below! 

Menu:

BONE-IN RIBEYE ROAST

Served on the rock, with veal stock and a fig reduction, arugula, and pistachio pesto, and romesco

DAUPHINOISE POTATOES

Gratin potatoes with gruyere cheese, garlic, and thyme

CHESTNUT MUSHROOM RAGU

Made with Wild Texas Chestnuts

FRIED BRUSSELS

Made with Texas Iberico Ham and served with Hollandaise

TEXAS VOLCANO CAKE

Miniature chocolate cakes with soft cream and a melted chocolate center

Join our Quarterback and Founder, Dan Garrison, for an unforgettable evening at Forti’s Mexican Elder Restaurant in El Paso, TX. Indulge in a delightful culinary experience paired with the finest Garrison Brothers bourbon. Savor the rich flavors and aromas as you explore a carefully curated menu showcasing the perfect harmony between food and whiskey. Immerse yourself in the warm and inviting atmosphere of this charming venue, while the talented chefs and knowledgeable whiskey experts guide you through an extraordinary gastronomic journey. Don’t miss out on this exclusive event – mark your calendars and prepare your taste buds for a night of indulgence!

Come on out to Opus Bistro & Steakhouse in League City for a mouthwatering four-course dinner led by Alaina Branch. Each dish has been paired with Garrison Brothers cocktails and neat pours to highlight and accent each course. Start with the classic Garrison Brothers Old Fashioned and work your way through neat pours of our Small Batch, Single Barrel, HoneyDew and Balmorhea bourbon expressions alongside some unforgettable dishes! Alaina will tell you all about the rich history behind Garrison Brothers Distillery and show you the proper way to nose and taste bourbon whiskey. We can’t wait to see y’all there! 

Menu:

WELCOME COCKTAIL

Garrison Brothers Small Batch Barrel-Aged Old Fashioned

FIRST COURSE

House Smoked Salmon

Bourbon-cured herb-crusted smoked salmon with arugula and fried capers.

Paired with Garrison Brothers Small Batch Bourbon

SECOND COURSE

Bourbon Potato Leek Soup

A creamy bourbon potato leek soup with cheddar, gouda, and applewood bacon

Paired with Garrison Brothers Single Barrel Bourbon

THIRD COURSE

Filet Au Poivre

Seared beef tenderloin, peppercorn bourbon au poivre sauce, saffron mushroom risotto, maple bourbon-glazed carrots

Paired with Garrison Brothers HoneyDew Bourbon

DESSERT

Hot Toddy Bread Pudding

Cinnamon apple white chocolate brioche bread pudding with a bourbon caramel sauce

Paired with Garrison Brothers Balmorhea Bourbon

Call Opus Bistro & Steakhouse to reserve seats at 281-334-5225

Ticket price: $110++

Join us for our first-ever Hye Steaks Cookoff & Cocktail Competition! This one-of-a-kind event is presented by The Texas Beef Council and will be hosted at our distillery in Hye, TX.

We’ll have 13 Chefs from all over the Lone Star State serving 8 different steak dishes. The high-quality steaks for these dishes will be provided by the Texas Beef Council. We will also have four Mixologists from Central Texas serving four unique Garrison Brothers Bourbon Cocktails, complimentary beer provided by Independence Brewing and wine tastings provided by William Chris. Johnny McGowan and the Cowboy Trio will be the live entertainment for the evening. There will also be a live auction benefiting the Texas Restaurant Foundation, trick roping, leather stamping, complimentary boot Fittings from Alvies Boots, and a local hat vendor 

Tickets are $125 each and all proceeds will benefit the Texas Restaurant Foundation & Good Bourbon for a Good Cause.

We look forward to seeing you at the distillery on October 7th, 2023! 

Click “Learn More” below to get tickets!