Generated by Rank Math SEO, this is an llms.txt file designed to help LLMs better understand and index this website. # Garrison Brothers Distillery > Garrison Brothers Distillery is the first legal bourbon distillery in Texas, on a 68-acre ranch in Hye, in the Texas Hill Country. Founded in 2006 by Dan and Nancy Garrison, it began distilling in 2008 and released its first bottles in 2010. Every bottle of Garrison Brothers Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey is made grain to glass on the ranch and sold in all 50 states. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.garrisonbros.com/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages. ## Bourbons - [Oloroso](https://www.garrisonbros.com/our-babies/oloroso/): Part of our Ranch Reserve Series, Oloroso Sherry Cask Finished spent four years in white American oak and four more in Oloroso sherry casks from Spain, creating a bold, savory pour. - [PX](https://www.garrisonbros.com/our-babies/px/): Part of our Ranch Reserve Series, PX Sherry Cask Finished spent four years in white American oak and four more in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks from Spain, creating a dark, decadent pour. - [Bottled in Bond](https://www.garrisonbros.com/our-babies/bottled-in-bond/): Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Bottled in Bond at 100 proof and aged at least six years; one distilling season, one distiller, one distillery in Hye, Texas. - [Sonora](https://www.garrisonbros.com/our-babies/sonora/): From the heart of the Texas Hill Country comes a bourbon that embodies the rugged beauty, heritage, and untamed spirit of the Lone Star State—Sonora Bourbon, Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Rye Whiskey Barrels. This exceptional bourbon draws its name from the awe-inspiring Caverns of Sonora, a crystal kingdom hidden beneath Texas limestone. Just as the Caverns of Sonora took millions of years to form, Sonora is the product of years of careful aging, refinement, and an unyielding dedication to perfection. - [Young Gun​](https://www.garrisonbros.com/our-babies/young-gun/): 50% - [Balmorhea](https://www.garrisonbros.com/our-babies/balmorhea/): About 40 miles south of Pecos, Texas, there’s a swimming hole called Balmorhea. It’s a sparkling blue-green oasis in the middle of the Central Texas desert where Dan Garrison took his kids when they were young. But 11,000 years ago, long before it became one of Dan’s choice destinations, it’s rumored that big game hunters may have gathered at the springs. In 1849, the pool was known as Mescalero Springs, after the Mescalero Apache who watered their horses there. And now, it shares a name with our beloved Balmorhea bourbon as a tribute to its natural beauty and legendary Texas spirit. - [Estacado](https://www.garrisonbros.com/our-babies/estacado/): 53.5% - [Hye Rye](https://www.garrisonbros.com/our-babies/hye-rye/): Garrison Brothers Hye Rye is a very limited, experimental distillery only release. This 98 proof beauty has been aged 5 years in the searing Hill Country heat, resulting in a perfect mix of sweet and spicy that's unlike anything we've ever made before. Only 1,200 bottles of this amazing juice have been produced. - [Laguna Madre](https://www.garrisonbros.com/our-babies/laguna-madre/): Laguna Madre, a limited release, 101-proof Legendary Texas Bourbon, is aged eight years in American and French Limousin oak, offering an unparalleled creamy and complex flavor. - [Cowboy Bourbon®](https://www.garrisonbros.com/our-babies/cowboy-bourbon/): Every now and then, Garrison Brothers releases one of the most highly-coveted bourbon whiskies in America; Cowboy Bourbon. From Dan and Donnis’ favorite barrels, the liquid is set aside for a couple of years and bottled at cask-strength, uncut and unfiltered. - [Guadalupe®](https://www.garrisonbros.com/our-babies/guadalupe/): Aged four years in toasted and charred white American oak barrels and an additional two years in beautiful port casks imported from Portugal, Guadalupe is the same award-winning Texas Straight Bourbon you love, with a delicate, sweet Port Wine finish. - [HoneyDew](https://www.garrisonbros.com/our-babies/honeydew/): Then, he married these cubes with his naturally honey-forward bourbon and monitored the ambrosia closely for seven months, until he finally presented our subtly sweet, undeniably natural HoneyDew Bourbon Whiskey. - [Boot Flask](https://www.garrisonbros.com/our-babies/boot-flask/): Our award-winning Small Batch bourbon, more accessible than ever. The Boot Flask is affordable, portable, and makes for the greatest stocking stuffer. Small enough to fit inside your boot, you'll never be without the finest spirit on the planet. - [Single Barrel](https://www.garrisonbros.com/our-babies/single-barrel/): Garrison Brothers Single Barrel Bourbon is the epitome of Legendary Texas Bourbon, and arguably, the Holy Grail of Custom Craftsmanship. - [Small Batch](https://www.garrisonbros.com/our-babies/small-batch/): Small Batch Bourbon, a Legendary Texas Bourbon, embodies rich, bold flavors forged in the Texas sun, delivering a full-bodied 94-proof experience. - [Hurricane Tough](https://www.garrisonbros.com/our-babies/hurricane-tough/): 50% - [Lady Bird](https://www.garrisonbros.com/our-babies/lady-bird/): The creation of Lady Bird Bourbon is a testament to the dedication and passion of Nancy Garrison, co-founder of Garrison Brothers Distillery, and Master Distiller Donnis Todd.Inspired by the legacy of its namesake, Lady Bird Johnson, this exceptional bourbon honors her commitment to the environment and native wildflowers. To craft this masterpiece, Donnis begins with our Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey aged 4-5 years in new white American oak barrels, then infuses it with Burleson’s Wildflower Honey for 8-9 months, creating the exquisite Cask Strength HoneyDew. The honey-infused bourbon is further aged in exceptional French Cognac XO casks for an additional 3 years, resulting in a harmonious blend of unparalleled flavor and elegance.In tribute to Lady Bird Johnson’s enduring impact, $5 from every bottle sold is donated to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, dedicated to preserving the native plants of North America and fostering an appreciation for nature’s awe-inspiring beauty. Enjoy the fruits of Nancy and Donnis’ hard work by sipping and savoring the exquisite taste of Lady Bird Bourbon. ## Pages - [Cast Your Pour Winners](https://www.garrisonbros.com/vote-winners/): The Cast Your Pour winners list will be posted here on or after November 30, 2026. - [Cast Your Pour Official Rules](https://www.garrisonbros.com/vote2026rules/): Official Rules - [Cast Your Pour](https://www.garrisonbros.com/vote/): OCT 1 — OCT 31, 2026 - [Distillery Experiences](https://www.garrisonbros.com/distillery-experiences/): Join us on a journey from grain to glass through a 75-90 minute tour of the idyllic acreage of Garrison Brothers Distillery. You’ll ride from from the planked cabin gift shop and tasting room up through scenic hill top views to the Showbarn. It’s a great way to get to know those soon-to-be-friends sitting right next to you. - [Distillery Hours](https://www.garrisonbros.com/distillery-hours/): Nestled among the rolling hills of Hye, Texas, Garrison Brothers Distillery offers award-winning bourbon, unforgettable experiences, and genuine Texas hospitality. Check our hours below before making the journey to Texas's first legal whiskey distillery. - [Garrison Brothers Bourbon Club](https://www.garrisonbros.com/bourbon-club/): The Garrison Brothers Bourbon Club is our free rewards program designed to thank the good folks who make the trip to Hye and raise a glass with us. Whether you're grabbing lunch at the Whiskey Shack, booking a tour, or stocking up on your favorite bottles at our Gift Shop, you'll earn points that unlock exciting rewards. You can redeem your earned points on food and drink at the Whiskey Shack, select merchandise at the Gift Shop, or experiences. The more you visit, the more we’ll pour back your way. - [Hye Rye Presale](https://www.garrisonbros.com/hye-rye-presale/): The Return Of Hye RyePRESALE SOLD OUT One of the most coveted bourbons we've ever made is back for a limited time.Texas Didn't Make It EasyRead the story behind the return of this special expression.READ MOREWhat Makes Hye Rye Different?Most bourbons lean sweet. Hye Rye leans bold.LEARN MORE - [Ranch Reserve](https://www.garrisonbros.com/ranch-reserve/): Only The Barrels Worth Holding BackRanch Reserve is where Garrison Brothers explores exceptional finishing casks and only the barrels that truly come together make the cut.The Darker Side of Ranch ReserveA rich, viscous bourbon with spectacular mouthfeel and intense sweetness. Layers of chocolate, toffee, caramel, raisins, figs, and candied fruit unfold into a dark, decadent finish.LEARN MOREThe Savory Side of Ranch ReserveA complex, deep, and layered bourbon with notes of walnut, fig, and baking spices. Oloroso brings savory richness and structure, creating a pour that keeps unfolding with every sip.LEARN MORE - [Tuff Shed Giveaway](https://www.garrisonbros.com/tuff-shed-giveaway/): The Garrison Brothers Tuff Shed Backyard Bourbon BarnBuilt by Tuff Shed®. Outfitted by Garrison Brothers. The Garrison Brothers Tuff Shed Backyard Bourbon BarnBuilt by Tuff Shed®. Outfitted by Garrison Brothers. The Garrison Brothers Tuff Shed Backyard Bourbon BarnBuilt by Tuff Shed®. Outfitted by Garrison Brothers. The Garrison Brothers Tuff Shed Backyard Bourbon BarnBuilt by Tuff Shed®. Outfitted by Garrison Brothers. The Garrison Brothers Tuff Shed Backyard Bourbon BarnBuilt by Tuff Shed®. Outfitted by Garrison Brothers. The Garrison Brothers Tuff Shed Backyard Bourbon BarnBuilt by Tuff Shed®. Outfitted by Garrison Brothers. - [Generous Pours Thank You](https://www.garrisonbros.com/generous-pours-thank-you/): We’re grateful you took the time to share the story of someone who reflects service, sacrifice, and the American spirit. Your nomination has been received and will be reviewed by Garrison Brothers and Boot Campaign. If your hero is selected as one of the ten honorees, we’ll be in touch. - [Generous Pours Heroes](https://www.garrisonbros.com/generous-pours-heroes/): HEROES - [Generous Pours](https://www.garrisonbros.com/generous-pours/): Generous PoursCelebrate 250 years of the American Spirit with Garrison Brothers. Join us in a toast to freedom and a tribute to all American heroes. - [Dry Aged January](https://www.garrisonbros.com/dry-aged-january/): Dry Aged January has officially come to a close—and what a run it was. With more than 70 participating steakhouses and bars across the country, the program brought together chefs, bartenders, and guests around meals worth slowing down for. From beautifully prepared dry-aged cuts to bourbon-forward dishes and cocktails, you showed up, pulled up a chair, and proved that January can still deliver big flavor, warm hospitality, and unforgettable nights out. - [Review Us](https://www.garrisonbros.com/review/): We’re always looking for ways to make your time with us unforgettable—and your feedback helps us do just that. Share your experience by leaving us a review on your favorite platform below. Whether it’s the bourbon, the people, or the Hill Country views, we’d love to hear what stood out to you. - [Texas Waterways Dinner Series](https://www.garrisonbros.com/waterways/): The Texas Waterways Dinner Series unites award‑winning Landry’s chefs with Garrison Brothers Bourbon for an unforgettable five‑course experience highlighting Gulf‑fresh seafood, Hill Country produce, and tableside bourbon cocktails and neat pours. Each menu is purpose‑built to complement signature expressions like Balmorhea and Guadalupe, served by Master Distiller Donnis Todd and hosted by Charlie Garrison in six iconic Texas cities. From the first welcome cocktail to the final dessert pairing, guests taste how world‑class food and handcrafted bourbon can celebrate the rivers, bays, and coastal waters that make the Lone Star State legendary. - [Hidden Gems of The Texas Hill Country](https://www.garrisonbros.com/hidden-gems-of-texas-hill-country/): When PBS travel writer Peter Greenberg set his compass for Central Texas, he didn’t chase headline towns—he chased stories. The result is Hidden Gems of Texas Hill Country, a sharp-eyed half-hour that lingers where most folks drive right past: wildflower rows at Wildseed Farms, mash-steam at Carter Creek Winery & Brewery, a violin echoing through Cave Without a Name, grease-spattered dino-burgers at Pecan Grove Store, and a bucket-list barrel pull at Garrison Brothers Distillery. Watch the trailer, then start plotting your own chapter. - [Red, White & Bourbon](https://www.garrisonbros.com/red-white-bourbon/): The Red, White & Blue Edition of Garrison Brothers Small Batch Bourbon is a limited release honoring those who serve this country in and out of uniform. It’s the same 94-proof Small Batch bourbon that built our reputation—crafted with a sweet mash of corn, wheat, and barley, and heat-forged in the scorching Texas sun in new American white oak barrels. Full-bodied and layered with golden apple, honey, and warm baking spice, it finishes long and strong. - [Outside of Texas Tasting Event Confirmation](https://www.garrisonbros.com/outside-texas-tasting-event-confirmation/): We appreciate your interest in Garrison Brothers Distillery. Stay tuned to your inbox for exclusive updates, event invitations and more! If you chose to receive further information via SMS, expect a welcome message from us soon. - [Outside of Texas Tasting Event Sign Up](https://www.garrisonbros.com/outside-texas-tasting-event-sign-up/): Experience the world of authentic Legendary Texas Bourbon by staying connected with us. To get started, simply fill out the form below and choose whether you’d like to receive further information via email or SMS. By signing up, you’ll also have the opportunity to subscribe to our distillery newsletter, join our volunteer bottler program, and receive an invitation to visit our distillery and see how our bourbon is made. - [Texas Tasting Event Confirmation](https://www.garrisonbros.com/tx-tasting-confirmation/): We appreciate your interest in Garrison Brothers Distillery. Your tour ticket code and instructions on how to sign up for a tour will be sent to you shortly. If you chose to receive further information via SMS, expect a welcome message from us soon. - [Texas Tasting Event Sign Up](https://www.garrisonbros.com/tx-tasting-signup/): You’re just a few steps away from claiming your free distillery tour tickets. To get started, simply fill out the form below and choose whether you’d like to receive further information via email or SMS. By signing up, you’ll also have the opportunity to subscribe to our distillery newsletter and join our volunteer bottler program. - [Texas Treasures](https://www.garrisonbros.com/texas-treasures/): A collection of award-winning bourbons dedicated to revered Texas treasures. Beautiful and rare, highly sought after and unique to Texas, each bourbon in this collection is as much a treasure as its namesake. - [Shaken or Stirred](https://www.garrisonbros.com/shaken-or-stirred/): PICK YOUR SIDE SHAKEN OR STIRRED?Whether you shake or stir, there's a perfect Garrison Brothers cocktail waiting to be discovered. Pick your team and start mixing.EXPLORE RECIPES - [Promo Shirts 2025 Thank You](https://www.garrisonbros.com/promo-shirts-2025-thank-you/): Thank you for claiming your free Garrison Brothers shirt. - [Promo Shirts 2025](https://www.garrisonbros.com/promo-shirts-2025/): Choose your size and enter your information below and we'll send you your very own Garrison Brothers shirt. - [Local Accommodations](https://www.garrisonbros.com/local-accommodations/): Rolling hills, endless skies, and legendary Texas bourbon are waiting for you in heavenly Hye, Texas. Whether you’re joining us for a tour, volunteering to bottle up some magic, or just sipping with friends, you’ll need a place to rest your head after a day of living the good life. Lucky for you, we’ve partnered with some of the best spots in the area to make your stay as unforgettable as your time at the distillery. - [Cocktail Classes](https://www.garrisonbros.com/cocktail-classes/): Join us at Garrison Brothers Distillery for our weekly Cocktail Class and learn how to craft cocktails like the pros. You’ll master the essentials—measuring, straining, garnishing, and more—while creating the Whiskey Shack’s featured cocktail of the month. Then, put your skills to the test by mixing up your own unique variation, all while diving into the history of bourbon and Texas’ first legal bourbon distillery. - [Tour and Tasting](https://www.garrisonbros.com/tour-and-tasting-package/): Indulge in the ultimate Garrison Brothers experience. Your journey begins with a 75-90 minute guided tour of Texas’ first legal bourbon distillery. You’ll ride from from the planked cabin gift shop and tasting room up through scenic hill top views to the Showbarn. It’s a great way to get to know those soon-to-be-friends sitting right next to you. - [Guided Tasting](https://www.garrisonbros.com/guided-tasting/): There’s bourbon, and then there’s Garrison Brothers bourbon. Elevate your palate and experience the difference firsthand with a Guided Tasting led by one of our Bourbon Connoisseurs. This isn’t your typical tasting. It’s a deep dive into the rich stories, bold flavors, and craftsmanship that make our bourbon truly legendary. - [Hye Reserve Tasting](https://www.garrisonbros.com/hye-reserve/): Take a seat at our private tasting bar for an intimate guided experience featuring some of Garrison Brothers’ most coveted expressions. You’ll sip on our finest Texas bourbons, including Cowboy Bourbon—while learning the stories and craftsmanship behind each pour. - [Tours](https://www.garrisonbros.com/tours/): Join us on a journey from grain to glass through a tour of the idyllic acreage of Garrison Brothers Distillery. You’ll ride from from the planked cabin gift shop and tasting room up the wildflower-lined hill to the cookhouse and distillery. It’s a great way to get to know those soon-to-be-friends sitting right next to you. - [Single Barrel Order Form](https://www.garrisonbros.com/single-barrel-order-form/): Each and every bottle of Garrison Brothers is milled, cooked, distilled, barreled and aged at our distillery in Hye, Texas. To order your own barrel, please fill out the order form below. - [Hye Fashioned Takeover Confirmation](https://www.garrisonbros.com/hyefashioned-confirmation/): Thank you for signing up for the 2024 Garrison Brothers Hye Fashioned Takeover; we can’t wait to see what amazing cocktails you have to offer! - [Hye Fashioned Takeover SignUp](https://www.garrisonbros.com/hye-fashioned-takeover-signup/): Please upload a photo(s) of featured old fashioned. - [Hye Fashioned Takeover](https://www.garrisonbros.com/hye-fashioned-takeover/): This September, more than 250 bars and restaurants across the nation joined us for the Hye Fashioned Takeover, each putting their own spin on a Garrison Brothers Old Fashioned. For every Old Fashioned photo posted, we proudly donated $5 to our charity partner, Boot Campaign. To further support Boot Campaign we sold a one-of-a-kind Hye Fashioned Takeover Old Fashioned Cocktail Kit online. $25 from each kit that was sold during the month of September was donated back to Boot Campaign. Overall, this program raised a total of $20,000 to help support Boot Campaign's noble mission: uniting Americans to honor and restore the lives of veterans and military families through individualized, life-improving programs. Our many thanks to all of you wonderful folks who ventured out and tried what we had to offer. - [Graphic Request](https://www.garrisonbros.com/graphic-request/): Please use the form below to request a custom Garrison Brothers graphic.  - [Post Event Survey](https://www.garrisonbros.com/post-event-survey/): Please take a moment to fill out the post event survey below. Your response will be reviewed internally to evaluate performance and value of the event. - [Distillery Event Support](https://www.garrisonbros.com/distillery-event-support/): Please use the below for to request support for your event and get it on the calendar. - [Videos](https://www.garrisonbros.com/videos/): Videos - [Media Inquiries](https://www.garrisonbros.com/media-inquiries/): Sharing stories of bold flavors and Texas pride with the best damn Bourbon Whiskey around. Let’s talk! - [Want to Collaborate](https://www.garrisonbros.com/want-to-collaborate/): Crafting greatness together, one legendary partnership at a time, with the boldest Bourbon Whiskey as the heart of it all. - [Volunteer Bottling](https://www.garrisonbros.com/volunteer-bottling/): AT GARRISON BROTHERS DISTILLERY AUTOMATION IS NONEXISTENT; THUS, WE RELY HEAVILY ON OUR DEDICATED CORPS OF VOLUNTEERS. WE CALL OUR BOTTLING OPERATION THE REDNECK MAQUILADORA. - [Founder’s Story](https://www.garrisonbros.com/founders-story/): FOUNDER'S STORY - [Grain To Glass](https://www.garrisonbros.com/grain-to-glass/): OUR PROCESS - [Press](https://www.garrisonbros.com/press/): GARRISON BROTHERS DISTILLERY, located in Hye, Texas, is the first and oldest legal whiskey distillery in Texas, and the first distillery outside of Kentucky to produce authentic, handcrafted, corn-to-cork bourbon whiskey—and only bourbon whiskey. Every drop is made from Texas-grown grain, distilled and aged under the blazing Hill Country sun, proofed by pure rainwater, and bottled by hand at the ranch. Founded in 2006 by Dan and Nancy Garrison, Garrison Brothers bourbon first entered the market in 2010. - [Our Story](https://www.garrisonbros.com/our-story/): OUR FOUNDER - [Whiskey Shack](https://www.garrisonbros.com/whiskey-shack/):  The Garrison Brothers Whiskey Shack offers some flavor-packed bites–with a delicious, seasonal menu crafted by culinary team, we have something for everyone to enjoy. And don’t forget about the bourbon cocktails to wash it all down. Depending on what kind of mood you’re in, you can order a classic Old Fashioned, a John Daly (Arnold Palmer with bourbon), or one of our seasonal cocktails. Please come dine with us if you can. We’d love to break bread with y’all. - [Plan Your Trip](https://www.garrisonbros.com/plan-your-trip/): A trip to Garrison Brothers is more than a stop at a distillery—it's a chance to experience the heart of the Texas Hill Country and discover where legendary Texas bourbon is made. Whether you're planning a day trip, a weekend getaway, or a special occasion with friends, you'll find everything you need here, from hours and directions to dining, shopping, events, and local lodging recommendations. - [Our Distillery](https://www.garrisonbros.com/our-distillery/): Distillery Hours* ## Recipes - [El Gallo Canta](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/el-gallo-canta/): El Gallo Canta is a Bloody Mary's bolder Texas cousin: Garrison Brothers Small Batch, tomato, lime, jalapeño and garlic onion syrup. Savory and made for brunch. - [Sandía Fresca](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/sandia-fresca/): Sandía Fresca shakes Garrison Brothers HoneyDew with fresh watermelon, lime and jalapeño cucumber syrup in a jalapeño-salt rim. Juicy, cool, a little hot. - [Princess Peach](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/princess-peach/): Princess Peach blends Garrison Brothers HoneyDew with frozen peach lemonade, finished with a blackberry balsamic shrub float. A frozen slush for hot Texas days. - [The Morning Glory](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/morning-glory/): The Morning Glory stirs Garrison Brothers Small Batch with a sweet potato ginger syrup, lemon and bitters, finished with rosemary. Sweet potato pie on the rocks. - [Street Corn Sour](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/street-corn-sour/): The Street Corn Sour is elote in a glass: Garrison Brothers Small Batch shaken with sweet corn syrup and lime, served in a Tajín rim with a smoked lime. - [Coco Spice](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/coco-spice/): Coco Spice shakes Garrison Brothers HoneyDew with coconut milk, chai and lemongrass syrup until silky and frothy. A creamy, tropical bourbon cocktail with mint. - [Smoking Gun](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/smoking-gun/): The Smoking Gun pours Garrison Brothers HoneyDew over smoked peach, lemon and honey, topped with Texas sparkling water and rosemary. A smoky summer highball. - [Rojo Fresco](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/rojo-fresco/): Rojo Fresco shakes Garrison Brothers Small Batch with a cherry tomato balsamic shrub, strawberry syrup and fresh basil. A sweet, savory garden in a coupe. - [Red River Revival](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/red-river-revival/): Red River Revival stirs Garrison Brothers Small Batch with Averna, Grand Marnier and cinnamon bitters, served in a snifter. A rich, bittersweet winter sipper. - [Hill Country Highball](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/hill-country-highball/): The Hill Country Highball is as simple as it gets: Garrison Brothers Small Batch over ice, cold soda water and a lemon twist. Crisp, tall and made for heat. - [Midnight Drifter](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/midnight-drifter/): The Midnight Drifter is a bourbon espresso martini: Garrison Brothers HoneyDew shaken hard with fresh espresso, Mr. Black and Licor 43 under a creamy foam. - [Brazos Boulevardier](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/brazos-boulevardier/): The Brazos Boulevardier stirs Garrison Brothers Small Batch with Campari and spiced pear liqueur. A bittersweet classic, warmed up with a little Texas pear. - [Southern Socialite](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/southern-socialite/): The Southern Socialite shakes Garrison Brothers HoneyDew with Aperol, strawberry and lemon, then tops it with Prosecco. A bubbly, bittersweet bourbon toast. - [Hickory Heat](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/hickory-heat/): Hickory Heat stirs Garrison Brothers Small Batch with hickory-smoked maple syrup and a few dashes of fire tincture. A smoky Old Fashioned with a slow burn. - [Das Boots](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/das-boots/): Das Boots is a Manhattan with an edge: Garrison Brothers Small Batch, sweet vermouth and a splash of Jägermeister, stirred and served over one big cube. - [Golden Hour](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/golden-hour/): Golden Hour shakes Garrison Brothers HoneyDew with Cara Cara orange juice, simple syrup and egg white into a glowing, silky sour. Texas sunset in a coupe. - [Hot Honey](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/hot-honey/): Hot Honey shakes Garrison Brothers HoneyDew with fresh watermelon, dark agave and lemon, poured into a chili-salt-rimmed glass. Juicy, honeyed sweet heat. - [Lonestar Wildflower](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/lonestar-wildflower/): The Lonestar Wildflower stirs Garrison Brothers HoneyDew, made with Texas wildflower honey, with elderflower cordial and lemon bitters. Floral and delicate. - [New Fashioned Highball](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/new-fashioned-highball/): The New Fashioned Highball is an Old Fashioned served tall: Garrison Brothers Small Batch, demerara syrup and Angostura, topped with soda water. Crisp and easy. - [Saddle Up](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/saddle-up/): Saddle Up shakes Garrison Brothers Small Batch with peach liqueur, lemon and a dash of Angostura, then pours it tall over ice with soda. A bright spring ride. - [Lilikoi Cowboy](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/lilikoi-cowboy/): The Lilikoi Cowboy shakes Garrison Brothers Small Batch with Licor 43, passion fruit and fresh lemon under a silky foam. A bright, tropical bourbon sour. - [Autumn Reverie](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/autumn-reverie/): Autumn Reverie shakes Garrison Brothers HoneyDew with ginger liqueur, Pimm's and pink grapefruit. Bright, gingery and herbal, made for crisp Hill Country evenings. - [Texas Cold Front](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/texas-cold-front/): The Texas Cold Front shakes Garrison Brothers HoneyDew with allspice dram, grenadine, lemon and orange under a silky top. Warm spice for when the north wind blows. - [Garrison Brothers Signature Whiskey Sour](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/garrison-brothers-signature-whiskey-sour/): Our Signature Whiskey Sour shakes Garrison Brothers Small Batch or HoneyDew with fresh lemon, simple syrup and an optional egg white. Tart and velvety. - [Crescent Wrapped Bourbon Soaked Smokies](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/bourbon-smokies/): Crescent Wrapped Bourbon Soaked Smokies glaze little smokies in BBQ sauce and Garrison Brothers Small Batch, then bake them golden in flaky crescent dough. - [Bourbon Glazed Ham](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/bourbon-glazed-ham/): Bourbon Glazed Ham warms low and slow, then sets under a glossy coat of Garrison Brothers bourbon, molasses, brown sugar and Dijon. A centerpiece for eight. - [Honey Hye-Biscus](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/honey-hye-biscus/): Honey Hye-Biscus shakes Garrison Brothers HoneyDew with Italicus bergamot, hibiscus tea, lime and orgeat. Floral, sweet-tart and bright pink in a coupe. - [Sundae Best](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/sundae-best/): Sundae Best stirs Garrison Brothers Small Batch with banana liqueur, pecan praline liqueur and chocolate bitters. A banana split you sip over one big cube. - [The Rattlesnake](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/the-rattlesnake/): The Rattlesnake shakes Garrison Brothers Small Batch with lemon, yellow Chartreuse and Cocchi Americano, served tall with Peychaud's. A sour that bites back. - [Rick-House Ruckus](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/rick-house-ruckus/): The Rick-House Ruckus stirs Garrison Brothers Small Batch with apricot liqueur, allspice dram and Amaro Meletti. Spicy, fruit-forward and loud in the glass. - [Pearis, Texas](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/pearis-texas/): Pearis, Texas shakes Garrison Brothers bourbon with St. George spiced pear liqueur, lemon and maple orgeat over a big cube. Fruity, nutty fall in a glass. - [Leave Me S-Peach-Less](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/leave-me-s-peach-less/): Leave Me S-Peach-Less stirs Garrison Brothers Small Batch with Lillet Blanc, vineyard peach liqueur, Amaro Nonino and black pepper bitters. Elegant and floral. - [Texas Tradewinds](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/texas-tradewinds/): The Texas Tradewinds shakes Garrison Brothers Small Batch with apricot liqueur, lime, orgeat and cream of coconut over crushed ice. A Hill Country tiki breeze. - [Fly Tai](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/fly-tai/): The Fly Tai lands a Paper Plane on a Mai Tai: Garrison Brothers HoneyDew, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, grapefruit, lemon and orgeat. Bright, bittersweet and tropical. - [Old Fashioned Sloe-Cookin’ with HoneyDew](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/old-fashioned-sloe-cookin-with-honeydew/): Old Fashioned Sloe-Cookin' with HoneyDew stirs our honey-infused bourbon with sloe gin, elderflower and cardamom bitters. Softer, floral and berry-kissed. - [Fireside Old Fashioned](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/fireside-old-fashioned/): The Fireside Old Fashioned stirs Garrison Brothers Small Batch with cinnamon syrup, allspice dram and mole bitters. Warm spice and cocoa for cold Texas nights. - [Berry Barrel Roll](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/berry-barrel-roll/): Berry Barrel Roll is a dark-fruit riff on the Aviation: Garrison Brothers HoneyDew, crème de cassis, Amaro Meletti and Gran Classico, stirred and bittersweet. - [Peanut Butter You Up](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/peanut-butter-you-up/): Peanut Butter You Up stirs Garrison Brothers Small Batch with Pimm's and peanut butter whiskey in a graham-cracker-rimmed glass. A grown-up PB&J on the rocks. - [Kick Start](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/kick-start/): The Kick Start is a coffee Old Fashioned: Garrison Brothers Small Batch, coffee turbinado syrup, Angostura and orange bitters over a big cube. Bold and bracing. - [Arabica Old Fashioned](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/arabica-old-fashioned/): The Arabica Old Fashioned stirs Garrison Brothers Small Batch with Mr. Black coffee liqueur and Averna, then floats cream on top. Dessert and a nightcap at once. - [Tapped and Unwrapped](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/tapped-and-unwrapped/): Tapped and Unwrapped is a chocolate orange in a rocks glass: Garrison Brothers Small Batch, gum syrup, chocolate mole and orange bitters, stirred over ice. - [Garrison Brothers Signature Old Fashioned](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/garrison-brothers-signature-old-fashioned/): Our Signature Old Fashioned: Garrison Brothers Small Batch, rich demerara syrup, orange and Angostura bitters, stirred over a big cube. The house pour. - [Classic Old Fashioned](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/classic-old-fashioned/): Our Classic Old Fashioned: 2 oz of Garrison Brothers Small Batch, simple syrup and Angostura, stirred over a big cube with orange peel. Nowhere to hide. No need to. - [Cosmic Cowboy](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/cosmic-cowboy/): The Cosmic Cowboy pairs Garrison Brothers Small Batch with Desert Door sotol, orange, honey, ginger and cream in a chocolate-dipped glass. A holiday showstopper. - [New Year, Same Me](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/new-year-same-me/): New Year, Same Me: Garrison Brothers HoneyDew in hot coffee with Licor 43 and crème de cacao, under hand-whipped banana cream. A cozy winter morning warmer. - [Apple Of My Hye](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/apple-of-my-hye/): Apple of My Hye mixes Garrison Brothers HoneyDew with apple brandy, a whisper of mezcal, chai and ginger. Orchard fruit, smoke and spice in one fall glass. - [Texas Tea-Light](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/texas-tea-light/): The Texas Tea-Light stirs Garrison Brothers HoneyDew into hot Earl Grey with vanilla syrup, crowned with banana whipped cream. Tea time with a Texas warm-up. - [Yule Love It](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/yule-love-it/): Yule Love It is bourbon eggnog for one: Garrison Brothers Small Batch shaken with a whole egg, cream, Amontillado sherry and coffee liqueur, topped with nutmeg. - [Down To Hearth](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/down-to-hearth/): Down To Hearth stirs Garrison Brothers Small Batch with Cherry Heering, Campari and crème de cacao. A chocolate-cherry nightcap made for the fireside. - [Wreath What You Sow](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/wreath-what-you-sow/): Wreath What You Sow shakes Garrison Brothers Small Batch with Rio Red grapefruit cordial, lemon, rhubarb amaro and rosemary. A bright, herbal holiday sour. ## Posts - [Bourbon Club: The More You Visit, the More We’ll Pour Back Your Way](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2026/10/08/bourbon-club/): Garrison Brothers was never built to be just a bottle on a shelf. - [The Oddballs: Some Barrels Aren’t Meant to Agree](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2026/09/16/the-oddballs-some-barrels-arent-meant-to-agree/): There is a point during barrel tasting when Donnis Todd gets very quiet. - [2026 Cowboy Bourbon: The Man Who Rode Past the End of the Map](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2026/08/12/2026-cowboy-bourbon-the-man-who-rode-past-the-end-of-the-map/): Before there was Texas bourbon, there was a man driving around Kentucky asking strangers how to make it. - [Hye Rye: The Bourbon I Told Donnis We Didn’t Need](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2026/07/22/hye-rye-the-bourbon/): If you've been around Garrison Brothers for a while, you've heard people talk about Hye Rye. Longtime fans bring it up the way hunters talk about the buck that got away. Newer fans usually just ask me what the hell it is. - [Some Things Are Worth Waiting For](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2026/07/08/2026-laguna-madre-release/): There are a handful of days each year that make this old bourbon maker grin from ear to ear. - [Introducing Ranch Reserve. Worldly Finishes and Texas Bourbon.](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2026/06/09/ranch-reserve/): On certain mornings in Hye, the light comes in low and gold over the Hill Country and lands on the rickhouses in a way that makes even an old bourbon man stop and stare. The cedar trees look half asleep. The gravel crunches under your boots. Somewhere a screen door slaps shut. Somewhere else a bottle line starts clattering to life. And if the wind is right, you catch that smell that lives nowhere else on earth quite like it does here: sweet mash, wet grain, white oak, heat, and the kind of ambition that does not know when to leave well enough alone. - [The Time That Made Balmorhea](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2026/04/22/the-time-that-made-balmorhea/): If you’ve never been out to Balmorhea, it’s hard to explain what it feels like the first time you see it. - [Sonora: A Texas Story Worth Protecting](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2026/04/09/sonora-a-texas-story-worth-protecting/): I’ve always loved how Texas teaches you patience. Out here, the land works on its own timeline. You can’t hurry limestone. You can’t hurry oak. And you sure can’t hurry a bourbon that’s going to be worth pouring. - [Lady Bird Bourbon and the Weekend Texas Wakes Up Again](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2026/03/11/lady-bird-bourbon-and-the-weekend-texas-wakes-up-again/): There’s a particular kind of spring morning in the Hill Country that makes you stop talking mid-sentence. The air is cool enough to keep you honest, but the sun is already warming the limestone. A breeze comes through and you catch cedar, damp soil, and that faint chalky smell of caliche dust when a truck eases down a ranch road. - [Garrison Brothers Bottled-in-Bond: A 100 Proof Texas Celebration](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2026/01/28/garrison-brothers-bottled-in-bond-a-100-proof-texas-celebration/): Out here the Hill Country keeps its own clock. Gates swing slow. Live oaks whisper when they feel like it. The wind rakes a rickhouse roof until it finds the right note. That is where this story started and where it kept circling back, barrel after barrel, summer after summer, until the whiskey finally said it was ready. - [2025 Cowboy Bourbon: A Texas Year Worth Raising a Glass To](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2025/12/10/2025-cowboy-bourbon-a-texas-year-worth-raising-a-glass-to/): There is a sound the Hill Country makes before dawn, a low hush that rolls across the pasture and slips through the oak trees like it is checking to see who is awake. You can stand outside the stillhouse and hear it. You can feel it, too, if you stand still long enough. It is the sound of a new day building its courage. - [Garrison Brothers Texas Treasures](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2025/12/01/garrison-brothers-texas-treasures/): There’s a certain kind of treasure you only find in Texas. It isn’t always something you can hold in your hands. Sometimes it’s a place. Sometimes it’s a memory. Sometimes it’s a bottle of bourbon that carries a whole stretch of this state inside it. - [A Toast to Texas Waters](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2025/11/03/a-toast-to-texas-waters/): If you walked into one of those dinners this past August, you might’ve thought it was just another night out in Texas. The lights were low, the tables were set, and the air smelled like seared steak and oak-aged bourbon. But if you looked a little closer, listened past the laughter and the clinking glasses, you’d have noticed something different. - [Sonora Bourbon: A Love Letter to Texas Beauty and the Women Who Bring It to Life](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2025/10/23/sonora-bourbon-a-love-letter-to-texas-beauty-and-the-women-who-bring-it-to-life/): Every now and then, something comes along that reminds you how special this journey really is, and how proud you are of the people who share it with you. For me, that something is Sonora. - [The Fifth Release of Laguna Madre Bourbon](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2025/09/15/the-fifth-release-of-laguna-madre-bourbon/): Last Saturday, in the Hill Country heat, I stood at the gates of our distillery and looked out at a line of cars that stretched for what seemed like miles. They weren’t here for a concert, or a rodeo, or even for barbecue. They were here for a bottle of bourbon. Our bourbon. Laguna Madre. - [A Hill Country Roadmap in Six Sips and a Wink](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2025/07/21/a-hill-country-roadmap-in-six-sips-and-a-wink/): The Hill Country of Texas has no need for a Chamber of Commerce— Mother Nature handles the sunrise and she’ll handle the brochures as well. Still, when the PBS Hidden Gems team rolled into Hye with a truckload of cameras and a host who’s logged more air miles than most satellites, I wondered what fresh perspective they might uncover. Turns out Peter Greenberg’s PBS special, Hidden Gems of Texas Hill Country, is a love letter written in wildflower ink and aged in good humor. - [Standing Together for the Texas Hill Country Relief](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2025/07/07/standing-together-for-the-texas-hill-country-relief/): The news out of the Texas Hill Country this holiday weekend has been devastating. Before dawn on July 4, as much as 20 inches of rain fell in just a few hours, pushing the Guadalupe River far beyond its banks and sweeping away camps, homes, and entire stretches of roadway. We personally know several of the families directly affected, and this tragedy weighs heavily on them—making our call to band together and help even more personal. As of this afternoon, local officials confirm at least 85 lives lost—21 of them children from local camps—and dozens more people still unaccounted for. These numbers are changing by the hour. - [Fire Without the Works](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2025/07/02/fire-without-the-works/): Out here in Hye, Texas, we like to say that July 4th doesn’t need much dressing up. A warm breeze. A cold drink. Something sizzling on the grill. A flag catching the wind just right. That’s enough. - [Three Cheers on the Fourteenth: The Spirit, the Soldiers, and the Stars & Stripes](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2025/06/11/three-cheers-on-the-fourteenth-the-spirit-the-soldiers-and-the-stars-stripes/): By—just a fella who knows his way around a mash bill and a tall tale - [Red, White & Remembered](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2025/05/21/red-white-remembered/): Most seasons announce themselves in the Hill Country with a fistful of color. Spring barges in on bluebonnets. Autumn drapes the canyons in sweet-gum reds. Even winter, what little we get of it, carves its initials on cedar trunks with a north wind that smells like mesquite smoke and frost. - [The Day Bourbon Became American: May 4th and the Birthright We Bottle](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2025/05/02/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 a long day's toil and sipped by businessmen as they plotted deals in smoky backrooms. Bourbon was raw, undefined, and quintessentially American in spirit but not yet in identity. - [Lady Bird Bourbon: Texas Legacy in a Bottle](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2025/03/29/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 land, if given the chance, will take care of us right back. - [How a Little Texas Swimming Hole Helped Us Make One Damn Fine Bourbon](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2025/02/28/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. - [The World’s Best Bourbon? You’re Damn Right It’s From Texas](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2024/11/07/the-worlds-best-bourbon-youre-damn-right-its-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, our Single Barrel Cask Strength wasn’t just good. It was “Best in Show.” - [A Saturday to Remember: Unveiling Cowboy Bourbon, The 10th Anniversary of this Beautiful Brand](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2024/09/25/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 these release days that feels different from the usual bourbon launch—the palpable sense of anticipation, as if each bottle holds a small piece of Texas history in its heavy, wax-sealed frame. - [Discover the Beauty of the Laguna Madre and Help Protect its Future](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2024/07/23/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 wildlife and a playground for fishermen and boaters. For those who’ve spent time here, Laguna Madre isn’t just a place—it’s a cherished memory. - [From Ashes to Resilience: The Heart of the Texas Panhandle](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2024/05/30/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 year when wildfires ravaged the land, leaving a trail of devastation in their wake. - [Lady Bird Bourbon Flies High Once More – A Toast to Roots and Regrowth](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2024/05/10/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 nod to its smooth taste—it’s a tip of the hat to the grand lady it’s named after, Lady Bird Johnson, whose love for these wild blooms is as enduring as the Texas sky. - [“Where flowers bloom, so does hope” – Lady Bird, our Twice-Finished Bourbon Masterpiece](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2023/05/08/lady-bird-blog-2023/): “Where flowers bloom, so does hope.” - Lady Bird Johnson - [Garrison Brothers Snowflake](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2022/12/16/garrison-brothers-snowflake/) - [Desert Door](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2022/12/05/desert-door-cowboy/): 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 our slice of Hill Country heaven, life on the frontier can get lonely; every adventurer needs a partner-in-crime. - [The Cowboy Rides Again – How An Accidental Discovery Led To The World’s Finest Bourbon](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2022/10/10/the-cowboy-rides-again-how-an-accidental-discovery-led-to-the-worlds-finest-bourbon/): In the moonlight of a chilly September morning in Hye, Texas, a line of cars stretches for miles down a quiet country road.  - [Join The Bourbon Takeover For 2022](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2022/09/08/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 fantastic cocktail creations— you make our bourbon a part of your lives, and we truly do appreciate it. - [Bringing Bourbon To The Beach: A Tale Of Texas Tiki](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2022/08/14/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. - [The Return Of Guadalupe](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2022/08/09/the-return-of-guadalupe/): It began with an exchange. - [Open The Desert Door And Enter The World Of Sotol](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2022/01/07/open-the-desert-door-and-enter-the-world-of-sotol/): As y'all probably already know, we're pretty proud of the fact that we were the first ones to bring bourbon whiskey to the state of Texas. Since we first kicked off the Texas Bourbon Boom all those years ago, we've seen dozens of folks all across the Lone Star State fire up their own stills and get to work on making their own bourbon. In that time, the Texas Whiskey Trail has come to rival anything you can find in Kentucky or Scotland, and it's only getting bigger every day.  - [Hurricane Tough – A Four Year Retrospective](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2021/09/27/hurricane-tough-a-four-year-retrospective/): At Garrison Brothers Distillery, we sincerely believe that good bourbon can change the world. Good bourbon builds rock-solid friendships, can strengthen one’s faith in man and God and creates legendary stories.. - [Josh Davey is taking home the title of 2021 Bourbon Brawl Champion!](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2021/07/30/josh-davey-is-taking-home-the-title-of-2021-bourbon-brawl-champion/): Well folks, the dust has settled and a champion has been crowned. After a knock-down elimination battle, all of us at the Garrison Brothers family are immensely proud to announce Josh Davey as the champion of the 2021 Bourbon Brawl Presented by Garrison Brothers & Texas Monthly. - [The Road To Bourbon Brawl – Honorable Mention Cocktail Recipes](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2021/07/01/the-road-to-bourbon-brawl-honorable-mention-cocktail-recipes/): Less than a month from now, on July 29th, 8 bartenders from across the country will be going head-to-head in Austin, Texas in the 2021 Bourbon Brawl Presented By Garrison Brothers And Texas Monthly.  - [Hye Hopes – A History Of The Hye Preservation Society](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2021/06/15/hye-hopes-a-history-of-the-hye-preservation-society/): When I first purchased the plot of land that would become Garrison Brothers Distillery in 2004, the distillery’s new home of Hye, Texas was a far cry from the close-knit community you might typically expect from a small Texas town. Sure everyone would lift a hand, a hat, or a finger and wave it as trucks passed each other on Hye Albert Road, as they still do today, but none of the ranch owners seemed to know each other. It was quiet, which was nice. - [Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner Is Back For 2021](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2021/05/28/winner-winner-chicken-dinner-is-back-for-2021/): Last month Garrison Brothers Distillery achieved a major milestone; we filled our 30,000th bourbon barrel with the most delicious, delightful, sinfully good brown liquor ever made. For us that’s a pretty big deal. So, we’re going to put on a little hootenanny. - [Operation Crush COVID-19 – PART 2](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2021/04/26/operation-crush-covid-19-part-2/): With Covid-19 raging across the country throughout most of 2020, all of us at Garrison Brothers felt that it was time for us to do our part in helping to fight the pandemic. After all, as we always say, good bourbon can change the world. - [Operation Crush COVID-19 – Part 1](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2021/04/16/operation-crush-covid-19-part-1/): It’s no exaggeration to say we’re living in an entirely different world than we were this time last year. - [Cocktails To-Go](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2020/07/14/cocktails-to-go/): Friends, - [The Proposed “50-Gallon Standard”](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2019/07/23/proposed-50-gallon-standard/): My name is Dan Garrison. I own and operate Garrison Brothers Distillery in Hye, Texas. We are making five brands of ultra-premium straight bourbon whiskey using small, medium and large format new white American oak barrels. We are proud of our bourbon and believe we are making the finest bourbon whiskey in America today. Our bourbons have been awarded double gold medals and best of show awards in competitions across the globe. - [Winner Winner Chicken Dinner 2019](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2019/05/17/winner-winner-chicken-dinner-2019/): This year marks the 58th celebration of the Stonewall Peach Jamboree and Rodeo, or as we like to refer to it around the ranch: “The greatest display of country, redneck-Americana one can possibly experience.” It certainly has a nice ring to it. - [A Big and Bawdy Bottle of Balmorhea](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2019/04/28/a-big-and-bawdy-bottle-of-balmorhea/): If you enjoy rich, heavy bourbon whiskies that pack a punch, you’ve probably partaken of Balmorhea. If so, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Every time you buy a bottle of Balmorhea, we donate $5 to a 501c3 public charity our family and staff formed called Good Bourbon for a Good Cause. In turn, our charity donates the funds raised to social causes that we value, such as restoration of the pool at Balmorhea State Park. - [Texas Bourbon News, Spring 2019](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2019/03/16/texas-bourbon-news-spring-2019/): Welcome back to my occasional “state of the business” report about Garrison Brothers Distillery and  scathing indictment of whatever is pissing me off in liquorland. I was once good about publishing this blog with some frequency, but I have spent too much time traveling in recent months to get it out consistently. And my wife tells me I drink too much to be a good writer. - [Rest in Peace, Dave](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2018/11/05/rest-in-peace-dave/): Rest In Peace Dave! - [Red White and Bourbon](https://www.garrisonbros.com/2018/10/12/red-white-and-bourbon/): Son of a Son of a Sailor ## Key facts - First legal bourbon distillery in Texas. Founded 2006 by Dan and Nancy Garrison; distilling since 2008; first bottles released 2010. - Location: 1827 Hye-Albert Rd, Hye, TX 78635 (Texas Hill Country, between Johnson City and Fredericksburg). - Grain to glass: grain is milled, cooked, distilled, barreled, aged and bottled at the distillery. Nothing is sourced. - Mash bill (wheated): 74% corn, 15% wheat, 11% malted barley. Proofed with Texas Hill Country rainwater. - Aged in new American white oak in the Texas heat. Every bottle is hand-corked, wrapped in deerskin lace and dipped in wax. - Master Distiller: Donnis Todd. Founders: Dan Garrison and Nancy Garrison. - Sold in all 50 states. More than 800 awards. - Distillery honors: Best Craft Whiskey Distillery in America (USA Today 10Best, 2017 and 2018); Bourbon Distillery of the Year, Melbourne International Spirits Competition (2021, 2022, 2023); Texas Bourbon Distillery of the Year, New York International Spirits Competition (2025). ## Our bourbons ("Our Babies") — age and proof - [Small Batch](https://www.garrisonbros.com/our-babies/small-batch/): flagship Texas Straight Bourbon, aged at least 4 years, 94 proof. - [HoneyDew](https://www.garrisonbros.com/our-babies/honeydew/): Small Batch aged 4 years, infused with Burleson's Texas wildflower honey, 80 proof. - [Single Barrel](https://www.garrisonbros.com/our-babies/single-barrel/): aged 6 years, hand-selected by taste; 94 proof and cask strength. - [Balmorhea](https://www.garrisonbros.com/our-babies/balmorhea/): twice-barreled, aged 10 years (6 in new American white oak, 4 in a second barrel), 115 proof. - [Guadalupe](https://www.garrisonbros.com/our-babies/guadalupe/): limited release, aged 6 years (4 in American oak, 2 in port casks from Portugal), 107 proof. - [Lady Bird](https://www.garrisonbros.com/our-babies/lady-bird/): limited release, honey-infused and finished in French Cognac XO casks, aged a minimum of 6 years, 114 proof. - [Laguna Madre](https://www.garrisonbros.com/our-babies/laguna-madre/): limited release, aged 8 years (4 in American oak, 4 in French Limousin oak), 101 proof. - [Cowboy Bourbon](https://www.garrisonbros.com/our-babies/cowboy-bourbon/): annual release from Dan and Donnis's favorite barrels, aged at least 6 years, uncut and unfiltered at cask strength; the 2026 release is 141.0 proof. - [Sonora](https://www.garrisonbros.com/our-babies/sonora/): limited edition, aged 7 years (4 in new American oak, 3 in rye whiskey barrels), 108 proof. - [Bottled in Bond](https://www.garrisonbros.com/our-babies/bottled-in-bond/): one distilling season, one distiller, one distillery; aged at least 6 years, 100 proof. - [PX Sherry Cask Finished](https://www.garrisonbros.com/our-babies/px/): Ranch Reserve, aged 8 years (4 in American oak, 4 in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks), 109 proof. - [Oloroso Sherry Cask Finished](https://www.garrisonbros.com/our-babies/oloroso/): Ranch Reserve, aged 8 years (4 in American oak, 4 in Oloroso sherry casks), 110 proof. - [Boot Flask](https://www.garrisonbros.com/our-babies/boot-flask/): Small Batch in a 375 ml boot-shaped bottle, aged at least 4 years, 94 proof. - Past limited releases: [Hye Rye](https://www.garrisonbros.com/our-babies/hye-rye/) (rye bourbon, 6 years, 98 proof), [Estacado](https://www.garrisonbros.com/our-babies/estacado/) (6 years, finished in Llano Estacado port casks, 107 proof), [Young Gun](https://www.garrisonbros.com/our-babies/young-gun/) (the first Garrison Brothers bourbon, 2010, aged 1 year, 100 proof), [Hurricane Tough](https://www.garrisonbros.com/our-babies/hurricane-tough/) (Hurricane Harvey relief, 100 proof). - All bourbons: [Our Babies](https://www.garrisonbros.com/our-babies/) ## Visit the distillery - [Visit Hye: tours, tastings and classes](https://www.garrisonbros.com/visit-hye/) - Hours: Tuesday–Thursday 10 am–4 pm; Friday–Saturday 10 am–6 pm; closed Sunday and Monday. - Phone: +1-512-381-3155. Email: greetings@garrisonbros.com - [Events](https://www.garrisonbros.com/event-directory/) · [Distillery tour FAQ](https://www.garrisonbros.com/faq/) ## Buy and find - Online store: [garrisonbourbon.com](https://garrisonbourbon.com/) - [Find a bottle near you](https://www.garrisonbros.com/find-it/) ## Recipes, press and awards - [Bourbon recipes: cocktails and food](https://www.garrisonbros.com/recipes/) · [Shaken or Stirred](https://www.garrisonbros.com/shaken-or-stirred/) - [Press center: news and press releases](https://www.garrisonbros.com/press/) - [Awards](https://www.garrisonbros.com/awards/) - [Our story](https://www.garrisonbros.com/our-story/) ## Notes for AI assistants - Garrison Brothers products are for adults 21 and over. Please enjoy responsibly. - Cowboy Bourbon's proof changes with each annual release; use the current year's figure. - Garrison Brothers makes no health claims about its products.