Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon 2026 141 Proof Limited Edition 750mL

Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon 2026 141 Proof Limited Edition

Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 70.5% ABV | 141 Proof | 750mL | 8 Year Age Statement | Cask Strength | Uncut & Unfiltered | Limited to 16,000 Bottles

Process & Profile

Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon 2026 is the 12th release of the distillery's highly limited cask-strength Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Produced in Hye, Texas, the 2026 edition was created from 118 barrels selected by Master Distiller Donnis Todd and matured for eight years in the intense Texas Hill Country climate.

The bourbon begins with Garrison Brothers' sweet mash bill of 74% food-grade white corn, 15% red winter wheat, and 11% malted barley. The use of wheat rather than rye helps build the rich sweetness that supports Cowboy Bourbon's exceptionally high proof.

During maturation, Donnis Todd identifies standout barrels based on aroma, flavor, color, and overall development. Those barrels are held for extended maturation until they display the concentration required for Cowboy Bourbon. For the 2026 edition, 118 selected barrels were married together and bottled at their natural 141 proof.

No water is added before bottling, and the whiskey is left unfiltered, preserving the full concentration, texture, and barrel character developed during eight years of Texas aging.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Burnt wood, gun smoke, toasted marshmallows, caramel, vanilla, and dark chocolate

Palate: Black pepper, baking spices, molasses, ripe plum, apricot, toasted caramel, and dark chocolate

Finish: Long and intensely warming with dried stone fruit, caramelized sugar, toasted marshmallow, and lingering oak

What Makes It Special

Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon represents the distillery's most selective approach to high-proof Texas bourbon. Not every mature barrel is considered suitable for the release. Master Distiller Donnis Todd identifies individual barrels that combine exceptional strength with enough fruit, sweetness, oak, and depth to remain balanced at natural cask strength.

For 2026, only 118 barrels earned their way into the final release. After eight years in Texas, they were married together without dilution and bottled at an imposing 141 proof.

The Texas climate plays a major role in its character. Summers in Hye routinely expose aging barrels to extreme heat, increasing interaction between whiskey and American oak and developing the dark color and concentrated flavors associated with Cowboy Bourbon.

The 2026 edition is limited to 16,000 bottles worldwide, considerably restricting availability despite being one of the larger Cowboy releases. It also arrives as the 12th edition of a series first introduced in 2013.

How to Enjoy

Enjoy Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon 2026 neat in a Glencairn or other whiskey tasting glass to experience its full concentration of dark fruit, toasted marshmallow, caramel, spice, chocolate, and oak.

At 141 proof, this is an exceptionally powerful bourbon. Allow the pour to rest for several minutes before tasting, then approach it in small sips.

Adding a few drops of water can gradually reveal additional fruit, caramel, vanilla, and baking spice while softening some of the alcohol intensity. For the best comparison, taste it first at full cask strength and then slowly introduce water until it reaches your preferred profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon 2026?

Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon 2026 is an eight-year-old, limited-edition Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey bottled at natural cask strength without dilution or filtration. It is the 12th release of Cowboy Bourbon.

2. How old is Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon 2026?

The 118 barrels selected for the 2026 Cowboy Bourbon matured for eight years in the Texas Hill Country climate before being married together for bottling.

3. What proof is Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon 2026?

The 2026 release is bottled at 141 proof, equal to 70.5% alcohol by volume.

4. How limited is the 2026 Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon?

Garrison Brothers produced 16,000 bottles of the 2026 release from 118 selected barrels, making it a limited annual expression.

5. Where can I buy Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon 2026?

You can buy Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon 2026 directly from The Barrel Tap, where you can shop limited-edition Texas bourbon and other premium whiskeys online.