Garrison Brothers Laguna Madre Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750ml

The Garrison Brothers Laguna Madre Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the crown jewel of the Hye, Texas distillery—an ultra-premium, highly allocated annual offering that represents the oldest and rarest bourbon expression the brand produces. Named after the striking blue waters of the South Texas coast, Laguna Madre captures the ultimate convergence of fierce Texas climate and meticulous wood science. It is crafted from a sweet, wheated mash bill featuring 74% Texas white corn, 15% Texas soft red winter wheat, and 11% malted barley, providing a rich foundational character that stands up beautifully to nearly a decade of maturation.

The true genius of this whiskey lies in its split-oak maturation process under the guidance of Master Distiller Donnis Todd. The bourbon spends its first four years intensifying inside new, charred American white oak barrels under the aggressive temperature swings of the Texas Hill Country. From there, it undergoes an additional four years of finishing in rare, expensive Limousin oak casks imported from France. Sourced from central French forests where trees must be at least 120 years old before harvest, this tightly grained wood is famous for its high-lignin content, transforming the bold Texas spirit into an unbelievably velvety, dessert-forward pour presented at a stout 101 proof.

On the palate, Laguna Madre steps completely outside traditional bourbon flavor boundaries. The interaction with the toasted French oak imparts a luxurious, creamy mouthfeel layered with decadent notes of white chocolate, sweet root beer, candied almond, and saltwater taffy, before fading into a long, warming finish reminiscent of cocoa and hazelnut. It is a sensory journey designed for the experienced whiskey enthusiast, packaged inside a custom wooden display case with a heavy, wax-dipped seal featuring the iconic Garrison Brothers star emblem.

Beyond its legendary status in the collector community, this expression carries a deep philanthropic purpose. The Laguna Madre series directly benefits FlatsWorthy, a nonprofit coalition of diverse anglers dedicated to protecting Texas’s coastal waters and promoting respect on the water through public education and habitat preservation. Highly limited to roughly 3,000 bottles per annual release, it is an extraordinary piece of Texas craftsmanship that rewards patience with every single sip. Pour it neat, take your time, and enjoy the pinnacle of Lone Star whiskey innovation.

• Size: 750ml
• Proof: 101 Proof (50.5% ABV)
• Age: 8 Years Old (4 years in new American white oak, 4 years in French Limousin oak casks)
• Origin: Hye, Texas (Texas Hill Country)
• Distillery: Garrison Brothers Distillery (Crafted by Master Distiller Donnis Todd)
• Style/Class: Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey — Limited Annual Release
• Composition: Wheated Bourbon Mash Bill (74% Texas White Corn, 15% Texas Soft Red Winter Wheat, 11% Malted Barley)
• Series/Edition: Laguna Madre Annual Release (Includes custom wooden display box)
• Charity: Supports FlatsWorthy coastal conservation efforts