Giant Pot Bourbon 95 Proof

Giant Pot Bourbon 95 Proof is a small-batch Texas bourbon aged slowly in American oak barrels weathered by the extreme temperature shifts of the Texas climate — the grueling seasonal swings of the Lone Star State accelerating the interaction between spirit and wood to produce a distinctly bold, wood-forward character alongside classic vanilla and caramel bourbon notes.

Texas bourbon has emerged as one of the most distinctive regional American whiskey categories in part because of climate: the extreme heat and cold of Texas summers and winters forces rapid expansion and contraction of the barrel staves, accelerating the extraction of wood compounds that would take much longer to develop in the cooler, more temperate conditions of Kentucky or Tennessee. Giant Pot’s small-batch production and handcrafted approach reflects the artisan distilling tradition that has driven the Texas spirits revival. Order online with fast shipping.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Bold and wood-forward — potent oak, vanilla, caramel, and a warm Texas climate character
• Palate: Rich and well-balanced — wood spice, vanilla, caramel, and a warm mouthfeel from the 95 proof strength
• Finish: Long and warming with lingering oak and a clean bourbon sweetness

Specs

• Style: Small Batch American Bourbon Whiskey
• Origin: Texas
• Cask: American oak barrels
• Proof: 95 proof (47.5% ABV)
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the Texas climate affect bourbon differently?

Texas’s extreme temperature swings force the barrel staves to expand and contract more aggressively than in cooler climates, pushing spirit deeper into the wood grain and extracting flavour compounds more rapidly. The result is a bolder, more wood-forward character that develops in a shorter time frame than comparable Kentucky bourbon.

What does 95 proof mean?

95 proof equals 47.5% ABV — above the standard 80 proof (40% ABV) of most entry-level bourbons. The higher proof preserves more of the spirit’s natural character and produces a more intense flavour experience, particularly the wood spice and caramel notes that define Giant Pot’s profile.