Garrison Brothers make a few of the finest Texas bourbon I have actually ever tasted, however they likewise make great choices. The distillery returns to the neighborhood and has a positive effect through items like their Lady Bird bourbon.
On July 14, 2023, Dan and Nancy Garrison, co-founders of Texas’ very first legal bourbon distillery, Garrison Brothers, provided a look for $30,000.00 to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center to help fund efforts in research study, conservation and public shows of native plants, and to continue Mrs. Johnson’s ecological tradition.
In May 2023, Garrison Brothers launched a brand-new expression called Lady Bird. This remarkable bourbon development was very first aged for 4 years in brand-new white American oak barrels prior to being instilled with Burleson’s Texas Wildflower Honey for an 8-month duration. The bourbon was then moved to French XO Cognac casks, where it grew for an extra 3 years. Bottled at a powerful 114 evidence, Lady Bird Bourbon is hand-sealed with an unique Prairie Purple wax.
The preliminary release, simply over 5,900 bottles, assisted raise awareness and funds. Garrison Brothers Distillery contributes $5 for each bottle of Lady Bird that is offered to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Each bottle is embellished with a package of wildflower seeds and bourbon drinkers are motivated to spread them throughout the nation.
“Nancy and Dan Garrison have been incredible supporters of the Wildflower Center for many years, and we’re so grateful for their continued support in this unique way,” said Lee Clippard, Executive Director of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. “It’s a testament to Garrison Brothers Distillery’s commitment to the community and our environment.”
“As a former Advisory Council member and longtime supporter of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, I am thrilled to be able to continue working with this special non-profit. At Garrison Brothers we believe that good bourbon can change the world, and with our new Lady Bird bourbon, we are able to help raise funds and awareness for this beautiful cause,” shared Nancy Garrison, co-founder, Garrison Brothers.
Garrison Brothers is dedicated to maintaining and bring back Texas’ native plants, flowers, parks, and waterways.
About The University of Texas Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Founded in 1982 by Lady Bird Johnson and Helen Hayes, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center belongs to The University of Texas at Austin and is complementary to the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library and the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs. In 2017, the Texas Legislature designated it the Botanic Garden and Arboretum of Texas. The Wildflower Center invites more than 240,000 individuals to its gardens each year, satisfying its objective to influence the preservation of native plants through research study, education, outreach and horticultural programs. It is the personification of Mrs. Johnson’s ecological tradition, a truth she acknowledged by keeping in mind, “Our Center works for more than the lovely blossoms in our open spaces. We are concerned for all of North America’s native plants, from the smallest sprout to the tallest tree.”
About Garrison Brothers Distillery
Garrison Brothers Distillery is a little farm and cattle ranch situated in the lovely Texas Hill Country that authentically produces straight bourbon scotch. Garrison Brothers presented the very first bourbon scotch lawfully made in Texas in 2010 and has actually considering that established a wild fan base. They presently have a waitlist of more than 18,000 simply to offer on bottling days, and their Cowboy Bourbon® typically offers out within hours of its release.
Garrison Brothers is the very first legal bourbon distillery in Texas history and is among the very first distilleries beyond Kentucky to produce genuine, handcrafted bourbon scotch—and just bourbon scotch.
Every expression of Garrison Brothers bourbon is made from a sweet mash expense and barrel-aged in the extreme Texas environment. The severe heat develops numerous aging seasons in a year, leading to a darker, richer, and fuller bourbon, bolder than almost any other bourbon on the marketplace.
Garrison Brothers’ Guadalupe was granted Platinum at the 2022 ASCOT Awards in addition to at the Monterey International Wine & Spirits Competition likewise taking home the 2022 Spirit of the Year. Guadalupe continued to take home Gold awards in 2022 consisting of: San Francisco World Spirits Competition, San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge, Spirits International Prestige Awards (SIP), Denver International Spirits Competition and TAG Global Spirits Awards. At the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2021, Garrison Brothers’ Laguna Madre was granted a Double Gold Medal together with one Silver Medal for Single Barrel and 3 Bronze Medals. At the Denver International Spirits Competition, Garrison Brothers won Best of Show in 2021, taking first location for their Cowboy Bourbon.
Garrison Brothers is a happy and active member of the neighborhoods of Blanco, Fredericksburg, Hye, Johnson City, and Stonewall. The distillery and its barrel barns are open to the general public for trips in Hye, Texas. Anyone thinking about discovering more about Garrison Brothers Bourbon or in taking a trip of the distillery ought to check out garrisonbros.com or follow @garrisonbros on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
