Holy schnikes!
Garrison Brothers expands its already in depth product lineup with the addition of Sonora, a brand new bourbon (in fact) aged for 7 years and completed in rye whiskey barrels (4 years in new oak, 3 years within the rye barrel). That is the ninth bourbon within the GB lineup.
Using rye whiskey barrels to complete the whiskey is an fascinating twist; I consider it’s the primary time one other whiskey barrel has been used to complete a Garrison Brothers product. (Since Garrison Brothers doesn’t make rye, these barrels should have come from elsewhere; the corporate has not disclosed any data on that entrance, although.) That is additionally the primary time one other member of the Garrison Bros. staff has been given a named co-starring position with a brand new product, with grasp distiller Donnis Todd guiding Samantha Olvera as an apprentice on the mission.
As for the identify: “This seven-year aged bourbon attracts its identify from the mysterious and awe-inspiring Caverns of Sonora, pure surprise hidden deep inside Texas. Simply as these caverns have been formed by time and persistence, Sonora is the fruits of years of workmanship, ardour, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.” $5 from the sale of every bottle to be donated to The Texas Cave Administration Affiliation. 6000 bottles in complete had been produced for what seems to be the beginning of an annual launch.
Garrison Brothers Sonora (2025) Evaluation
The nostril of the whiskey undoubtedly connotes the affect of rye, with spicy, inexperienced grains and a heavy dusting of many of the bottles within the spice cupboard in full impact. Texas bourbon is often overwhelming on this entrance, and the addition of rye ending solely amplifies it. Tobacco, anise, and earthy underbrush all dominate because the whiskey develops in glass, with a major be aware of well-charred wooden clinging to the nostrils. Put merely: That is as funky as Texas whiskey will get, at the very least on the nostril.
The palate initially does little to vary the sport, although it will definitely pushes via all of the greenery to find a layer of raisiny darkish fruit and a few toasty darkish chocolate notes. A punch of coconut evokes German chocolate cake, layered with walnuts and fig compote. Amply corny however well-toasted, it will definitely recollects Corn Nuts earlier than a spicier end of clove and cinnamon, later some butterscotch, supplies a mild dessert-like high quality.
I tasted Sonora over two days and was joyful to look at its evolution from natural bruiser to extra well-rounded operator — although it’s a journey that takes an extended whereas and ample introspection. Whiskeys like Garrison Brothers are sometimes enhanced by softer ending regimens, which is why three years in an aggressive rye ending barrel looks like an awfully very long time to me. That stated, if in case you have numerous persistence, there’s loads of allure within the completed product because it at the moment stands. It’ll be fascinating to see if the components modifications in any respect within the years to come back.
108 proof.
B+ / $160
Garrison Brothers Sonora (2025)
USD160
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