Garrison Brothers’ Most Unique Finished Bourbon, ‘Lady Bird’, Returns

Posted on by Scott Dilley

Lady Bird is the distillery’s Texas Honey-Infused and Cognac-Finished Bourbon which releases on May 11, 2024.

In what promises to be a wild ride of flavor due to its unique infusion and finishing process, Lady Bird is set for its second release next month. The bourbon is treated to a two-step process which results in a whiskey which has spent over 7 years in barrels in the Texas heat. The team at Garrison Brothers is no stranger to bold and unique whiskey and this one seems to be no different. Read on for full details on the new release.

Fast Facts about Lady Bird:

  • Style: Finished Bourbon
  • Mashbill: 74% Corn, 15% Red Winter Wheat, 11% Malted Barley.
  • Proof: 114 (57% ABV)
  • Age: 7 Years Total
  • Finishing: Small Batch that is aged for 4 years in new white American oak barrels before being infused with Burleson’s Texas Wildflower Honey for an additional 8-9 months, creating the exquisite cask strength HoneyDew. The bourbon is then transferred into French Cognac XO casks to mature for an additional 3 years.
  • Tasting Notes (from distillery): freshly cut grass and sweet honey accompanied by subtle notes of black cocoa waffle cone and honey wafers; warm buckwheat pancakes, dark chocolate-covered cherries and malted milk balls; cognac cherries, dried figs and plums.
  • Price: $179.99
  • Availability: Saturday, May 11th, the first 1,000 bottles of Lady Bird will be available, first come first served at the distillery. After May 11th, the remaining 6,002 bottles of Lady Bird will be available for online purchase by mid-May, and distributed to retail, restaurant and bar accounts nationwide.

Full Details on the Release:

Garrison Brothers Distillery, Texas’ first legal whiskey distillery, is proud to announce the release of its award-winning Lady Bird. First released in 2023, this limited expression was inspired by the legacy of its namesake, Lady Bird Johnson, and honors her commitment to the environment and Texas native wildflowers. This year’s Lady Bird release yielded a total of 7002 bottles. On Saturday, May 11th, the first 1,000 bottles of Lady Bird will be available, first come first served at the distillery starting at 8AM. 2024 marks the second release year of Lady Bird which is the newest addition to Garrison Brothers’ bourbon portfolio.

Lady Bird, Texas honey-infused cognac-finished bourbon, starts its life as Small Batch that is aged for 4 years in new white American oak barrels before being infused with Burleson’s Texas Wildflower Honey for an additional 8-9 months, creating the exquisite cask strength HoneyDew. The bourbon is then transferred into French Cognac XO casks to mature for an additional 3 years. It is bottled at 114 proof, and each bottle is hand-sealed with a delightful Prairie Purple wax.

As described by Master Distiller Donnis Todd, “a harmonious marriage of honey and cognac flavors”, Lady Bird’s tasing notes include: freshly cut grass and sweet honey accompanied by subtle notes of black cocoa waffle cone and honey wafers; warm buckwheat pancakes, dark chocolate-covered cherries and malted milk balls; cognac cherries, dried figs and plums.

The creation of Lady Bird is a testament to the dedication and passion of Nancy Garrison, co-founder of Garrison Brothers Distillery, and Master Distiller Donnis Todd. This special expression helps raise money for the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, located in Austin. For every bottle sold, Garrison Brothers donates $5 to the non-profit organization, supporting their efforts in environmental conservation. The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center will also have an informational tent available for guests to learn more about their work at the distillery release day event.

I celebrate the 2024 release of Garrison Brothers Lady Bird Bourbon. This marks the second year we’ve offered this beautiful and highly sought-after bourbon. Lady Bird continues to be a tribute to Lady Bird Johnson herself and the many gifts she gave us. It reminds us to take a minute to truly enjoy the extraordinary beauty of nature… and the extraordinary flavor in our glass. Garrison Brothers Lady Bird Bourbon embodies delicious notes of wildflower honey along with the delicate floral flavors and aroma that evoke a fine French cognac.

Nancy Garrison, Co-Founder

In 2023 with its first release, Garrison Brothers Lady Bird earned notable recognition including a Platinum medal at the 2023 Las Vegas Global Spirit Awards, and Gold at the 2023 San Diego Spirits Festival International Competition.

After May 11th, the remaining 6,002 bottles of Lady Bird will be available for online purchase by mid-May, and distributed to retail, restaurant and bar accounts nationwide. Lady Bird’s suggested retail price is $179.99.

About Garrison Brothers Distillery:

Garrison Brothers Distillery is a small farm and ranch located in the Texas Hill Country that produces straight bourbon whiskey. Garrison Brothers introduced the first bourbon whiskey legally made in Texas in 2010. It is the first legal bourbon distillery in Texas history and the first distillery outside of Kentucky to produce authentic, handmade bourbon whiskey—and only bourbon whiskey. Garrison Brothers bourbon is made from a sweet mash bill and barrel-aged in the intense Texas climate. The extreme heat creates multiple aging seasons in a year, resulting in a darker, richer, and fuller bourbon. In 2023, Garrison Brothers Distillery, was named Distillery of the Year and presented with the prestigious Bubble Cap award by the American Distilling Institute.

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