Texas’ Garrison Brothers Distillery is now selling a limited-edition collaborative whiskey with Clonakilty Distillery, a maritime outfit located along Ireland’s southwestern coast.
The seven-year-old Irish single malt whiskey is initially matured in ex-bourbon barrels before being finished for seven months in Garrison’s Balmorhea barrels in the Lone Star State. Garrison Brothers operates from a small farm and ranch located in in Rye, about an hour north of San Antonio.
Clonakilty Distillery — a family-run, state-of-the-art distillery located on the southwestern Irish Coast — was founded in 2016 and uses single pot stills and locally sourced materials to make their silky, boozy wares.
“The Balmorhea barrels bring a distinct finish to the whiskey compared to what we normally find from American Oak,” Clonakilty Head Distiller Oisin Mulcahy said in a statement. “This is due to the wildly different climates that exist in Texas and Clonakilty.”
The new whiskey offers aromas of sea salt, vanilla and fresh-cut lumber. That’s followed by banana nut, plums, spices and cherry on the palate for a long finish of wood, spice and vanilla, according to the distillery’s tasting notes.
The one-time collaborative bottling is now available at select retailers throughout Texas for around $70. Each 750ml bottle clocks in at 58.8% ABV.
Subscribe to SA Current newsletters.
Follow us: Apple News | Google News | NewsBreak | Reddit | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter| Or sign up for our RSS Feed
Related Stories
San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan most beloved NBA Finals MVP, study says
North Texas city council ignores cannabis decriminalization ordinance passed by voters
San Antonio police officer suspended over claims of ‘unprofessional’ behavior
Little Bites: New summer menus, Maverick’s limited edition gin making San Antonio food news
Frozen strawberries recalled by H-E-B, Walmart and Costco for possible hepatitis A contamination
This article appears in May 31 – Jun 13, 2023.
