standard visits WE TREK OUT TO GARRISON BROTHERS DISTILLERY IN HYE, TEXAS WITH SIX OF OUR FAVORITE FELLOWS TO LEARN ABOUT THE FINE ART OF BOURBON MAKING. Turning up the long drive to Garrison Brothers Distillery, we immediately feel that we’re miles away from civilization—though, in reality, we’re only an hour outside of Austin. Here, bourbon is a way of life; fine ingredients come from the surrounding farmland and the handcrafted buildings are made from local cedar. Only a few years old, Garrison Brothers (the first certified organic bourbon distillery in the country) is already taking on Kentucky’s big guns. To qualify as straight bourbon, the precious liquid must rest in barrels for two full years. In an experiment of taste, however,
owner Dan Garrison released the “Young Gun,” a one-year-old bourbon. Surprising everyone (including Kentucky), it sold out in 24 hours. The 2,000 bottles never even hit the shelves. What makes it so special? It’s strong but sweet, with hints of cinnamon, almond and black cherry. It’s a true taste of Texas! Joining us on a private tour of the distillery are the best of the best in Austin’s building industry. These six gentlemen give new meaning to the term “raising the bar”. To thank them, we’re treating them to an evening tasting tour. Sit back, enjoy a taste of bourbon and get to know these fine gents.