Garrison Brothers Bottled in Bond is the first-ever bonded expression from Texas's first legal whiskey distillery, a Texas straight bourbon from the Fall 2019 vintage, released in early 2026 and bottled at exactly 100 proof (50% ABV).
It strictly adheres to the 1897 Bottled-in-Bond Act: distilled in one season, by one distiller, at one distillery in Hye, Texas, then aged in bonded storage, here for at least six years. The Texas climate accelerates aging, giving deeper oak and intensity than the same years would in cooler places.
The result shows the intense, oak-forward character of Texas bourbon within the classic bonded standard.
A milestone for Texas distilling, it makes a fine gift for bourbon collectors.
Sip it neat or over a large ice cube.
Bourbon must be made in the United States from a mash of at least 51% corn and aged in new charred oak containers, and straight bourbon must be aged at least two years. Those rules give bourbon its characteristic sweetness, with caramel and vanilla drawn from the charred barrels.
Texas bourbon ages fast: the hot Hill Country summers push the whiskey deep into the oak, so a six-year-old Texas barrel shows the colour and intensity of a much older bourbon from cooler places. The Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897 was created as a guarantee of authenticity, and bonded whiskeys remain a mark of quality today.
Tasting Notes
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Standard: Bottled in Bond: one season, one distiller, one distillery.
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Character: Intense and oak-forward.
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Strength: 100 proof.
Specifications
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Producer: Garrison Brothers Distillery
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Style: Texas Straight Bourbon, Bottled in Bond
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Expression / Batch: Fall 2019 vintage
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Age: At least 6 years
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Proof / ABV: 100 proof (50% ABV)
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Region: Hye, Texas, United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or over a large ice cube. It pairs with smoked brisket, pecan pie or a cigar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Bottled in Bond mean?
One distilling season, one distiller, one distillery, bonded aging and 100 proof, per the 1897 Act.
When was it distilled?
Fall 2019.
How old is it?
At least six years.
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