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Bourbon Review: Garrison Brothers Guadalupe Texas Straight Bourbon

We review Garrison Brothers Guadalupe Texas Straight Bourbon. It was finished in Port casks imported from Portugal.

OVERALL RATING

6
$129.99
  • Jason Marshall, a bartender advocate, mentor, and Executive Bourbon Steward.
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Garrison Brothers Guadalupe Texas Straight Bourbon (image via Jason Marshall)

Tasting Notes

About:

107 proof (53.5% A.B.V.) Texas Straight Bourbon aged for four years in 30-gallon American white oak barrels, followed by a secondary maturation in 59-gallon ex-port wine casks for two additional years. Bottle number 615 sampled for review. $129.99 suggested retail price.
Appearance:
Clear, with an ochre to red tint on the top, blending into an orange and brown hue. If this were to be handed to me in a copita, I might mistake it for an Oloroso sherry.
Nose:
Must on the first approach. Molasses and brown sugar present on a second inspection, with worn leather and pipe tobacco lingering on the aroma.
Palate:
The lingering must and leather on the nose are mingled with some spice on the first sip. Stewed fruit and astringency linger before giving way to a black berry cobbler finish. Reminiscent of Granddad’s leather jacket that he smoked a pipe in.
Finish:
Comments:
As you would expect, the Port characteristics have had a huge influence on this spirit, almost taking it beyond bourbon. Garrison Brothers has described this “your dessert bourbon” and I could definitely see it serving as such paired with the last course of your meal. This would also feel at home while enjoying cigars with a friend on a chilly evening. It may not take me to floating a river on a long, endless summer day, but this will keep me warm until the next opportunity.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Jason Marshall

Jason Marshall has dedicated his career to championing and mentoring bartenders, fostering an environment where fresh talent and innovative ideas thrive. Through this process, he has cultivated his own creativity, nurtured aspiring individuals who have pursued their passions, and organized cocktail competitions with a focus on community engagement. A certified Executive Bourbon Steward, Jason currently holds the position of Officer and Board Member of The Oregon Bartenders Guild USBG/Oregon.

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