Garrison Brothers is set to launch a brand-new bourbon expression that’s instilled with Texas wildflower honey and completed in a cognac cask, called Lady Bird.
A declaration from the distiller keeps in mind that on Saturday, May sixth, an occasion at their Lone Star distillery will debut the brand-new bourbon, and it will strike racks across the country beginning mid-May.
The brand-new expression was 8 years in the making, the distiller explained, and it’s Garrison Brothers’ ninth addition to their bourbon portfolio. A part of the sales will benefit the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin.
Lady Bird Bourbon was very first aged for 4 years in brand-new white American oak barrels, then instilled with Burleson’s Texas Wildflower Honey for an eight-month duration.
The bourbon was then moved to French XO Cognac casks, where it developed for an extra 3 years. Lady Bird Bourbon clocks in at 114 evidence, and comes hand-sealed with a “Prairie Purple” wax. The preliminary release will see 5,904 bottles launched to the marketplace.
Donnis Todd, master distiller at Garrison Brothers, said that upon opening a bottle of Lady Bird Bourbon, “You’ll be greeted by the aroma of freshly cut grass and sweet honey, accompanied by subtle notes of black cocoa waffle cone and honey wafers, creating a warm and enticing experience.”
Todd continued to explain the bourbon, stating that the taste buds exposes the taste of warm buckwheat pancakes, dark chocolate-covered cherries, and malted milk balls.
“The complex profile also includes the essence of cognac cherries, dried figs, and plums, offering a luxuriously unique tasting experience. The finish is long and satisfying, lingering on the tongue and leaving a lasting impression of the succulence derived from the harmonious marriage of honey and cognac flavors,” he included.
Nancy Garrison, Garrison Brothers Distillery co-founder, said that like her name, the complex however advanced bourbon “creates beauty, elegance and distinction wherever she roams and with whomever she encounters.”
The production of Lady Bird likewise adds to the conservation of native wildflowers and plants throughout North America through the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. For each bottle offered, Garrison Brothers will contribute $5 to the non-profit organization, supporting their efforts in ecological preservation.
“We’re grateful for the commitment and support provided by the Garrison Brothers and for their demonstrated leadership generating awareness about native plants and landscapes,” said Lee Clippard, executive director of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
Garrison Brothers Lady Bird Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey will be available for purchase at sellers throughout the country with a recommended list price of $179.99.
For more details and to discover a bottle, take a look at www.garrisonbros.com.
