Hye, Texas (June 8, 2026)- Garrison Brothers Distillery, 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, is reporting double digit national sales growth with the biggest gain in their home state. Just over nine months into its national distribution partnership with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, and backed by the work of its internal sales and marketing teams, Garrison Brothers is marking National Bourbon Day (June 14) with significant momentum.
“Our performance in Q1 and Q2 reflects the team’s strategic planning and focus, the strength of our partnership with Southern Glazer’s, and the continued drive of the Garrison Brothers brand in a highly competitive premium bourbon category,” said Drew Pennington, Vice President of Sales at Garrison Brothers. “We are encouraged by our double-digit growth nationally and outsized gains in Texas, which underscore both the resilience of our business and the effectiveness of our route-to-market strategy across all 50 states.”
Founded in 2006 by Dan and Nancy Garrison, the company is still family owned and operated. Garrison Brothers bourbon first entered the market in 2010 and celebrates its growth, positioning and innovation. With a mission to make better bourbon every day, Master Distiller Donnis Todd and his team lead the charge with the brand’s four core bourbon expressions available nationwide and in five countries, the annual highly coveted Cowboy bourbon release, and additional special and limited releases every year. The distillery continues to define authentic premium bourbon for the modern era.
To date Garrison Brothers has earned over 800 awards and continues to achieve top honors in respected spirits competitions, most recently at the 2026 Ascot Awards; Garrison Brothers’ Single Barrel Cask Strengh earned Double Platinum and Cowboy Bourbon and Balmorhea earned Platinum. Strategic multi-year partnerships have also expanded the brand’s footprint and impact with business leaders like the Oak View Group, Landry’s, and Omni Hotels & Resorts.
Since its founding, Garrison Brothers Distillery has remained committed to giving back to the community as an essential pillar of their brand. In 2018, Dan and Nancy Garrison founded the charitable initiative, Good Bourbon for a Good Cause. The team has consistently transformed gatherings, special bourbon releases, and community events into powerful engines for philanthropy. To date, more than 1.5 million dollars has been raised to strengthen Texas communities, honor and support veterans, and preserve the natural and cultural heritage of the state. Garrison Brothers Distillery helps continue to raise money through annual events like Red, White & Bourbon, Winner Winner Chicken Dinner, Texas Independence Day, and Hye Steaks. Each event blends fellowship, celebration, good people, good bourbon, and real fundraising. Good bourbon can change the world.
According to Fortune Business Insights, the global bourbon market is poised for continued growth, fueled by rising demand for premium, handcrafted spirits, distinctive finishes, and limited-edition releases. As Garrison Brothers continues its national and international expansion, the brand is creating new opportunities to educate consumers about bourbon as America’s protected spirit while celebrating National Bourbon Day and its mission to make better bourbon every day.
“Nancy and I have always believed that bourbon is about bringing people together, and it means the world to us to share it with folks from Texas and far beyond,” said Dan Garrison, Founder of Garrison Brothers Distillery. “We’re deeply grateful to every person who makes the trip to Hye to visit our distillery, buys our bourbon, and enjoys it. National Bourbon Day is a chance to celebrate America’s native spirit, the friendships it creates, and the community that has supported us every step of the way.”
For more information about Garrison Brothers, including where to purchase its bourbon and explore easy cocktail recipes, visit garrisonbros.com.
About Garrison Brothers Distillery
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.
Today, Garrison Brothers is renowned for its legendary craftsmanship and is available nationwide and in five countries. With more than 800 awards to its name, the distillery continues to define authentic premium Texas straight bourbon whiskey for the modern era.
Garrison Brothers is a proud and active member of the communities of Blanco, Fredericksburg, Hye, Johnson City, and Stonewall. The Garrison Brothers Distillery, in Hye, Texas, welcomes thousands visitors annually for tours, volunteer bottling, special events, and one of a kind bourbon experiences. It is currently ranked in the top 10% of places to visit in the world from reviewers on Tripadvisor. Anyone interested in learning more about Garrison Brothers or taking a tour of the distillery can visit garrisonbros.com or follow @garrisonbros on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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