‘The Flavor Overpowers the Proof’: Texas Distillery Garrison Brothers’ 2023 Cowboy Bourbon Contains More Than 70% ABV
(Photos: Garrison Brothers)
On Tuesday, Texas’ first legal bourbon distillery announced the release of a hazmat-proof whiskey that clocks in at a scorching 70.45% ABV.
Garrison Brothers’ 2023 Cowboy Bourbon will debut Sept. 23 at its annual distillery event in Hye, Texas. The first 1,000 bottles of 2023 Cowboy Bourbon will be available at the distillery, and the remaining 8,600 bottles will be released to liquor retailers and bars across the U.S. starting Oct. 1.
“It holds true even at 140.9, I truly believe the flavor overpowers the proof,” Garrison Brothers Master Distiller Donnis Todd said in a news release.
Cowboy bourbon is bottled from a selection of barrels Todd calls his “piggy bank” — casks that he considers “too flavorful on first taste to bottle.”
Each barrel used in this year’s Cowboy Bourbon blend is at least 6 years old. The final blend will sell for a retail price of $249.99. Each bottle is hand-signed and numbered by Todd and comes in custom gift box lined with a satin pillow.
Garrison Brothers 2023 Cowboy Bourbon Tasting Notes, Via the Brand
Nose: Alluring bourbon perfume blending scents of fresh lumber and honey wheat bread, potent enough to stir the senses
Taste: Warm plums, rhubarb, cocoa powder and cherry juice, balanced by the earthiness of roasted pecans and a touch of white chocolate and clove honey
Finish: A delightful mix of cinnamon candy, burnt marshmallows, chewy caramels and apple cider, leaving behind a warmth akin to spicy citrus cinnamon and comforting apple pie
In June, Garrison Brothers teamed up with Irish distillery Clonakilty to release a 7-year-old Irish single malt whiskey that was finished in Garrison Brothers Balmorhea Bourbon barrels.
Follow The Daily Pour:
About The Daily Pour
Founded by Dan Abrams, The Daily Pour is the ultimate drinking guide for the modern consumer, covering spirits, non-alcoholic and hemp beverages. With its unique combination of cross-category coverage and signature rating system that aggregates reviews from trusted critics across the internet, The Daily Pour sets the standard as the leading authority in helping consumers discover, compare and enjoy the best of today's evolving drinks landscape.
