Tasting Notes

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Garrison Brothers Texas Bourbon Spring 2014 Release

Country: USA

Region: Texas

Type: Bourbon

Bottler: Distiller

ABV: 47.7%

Score: 91 Points

Garrison Brothers Texas Straight Bourbon. Photo ©2014 by Mark Gillespie.This batch of Dan Garrison’s Texas Bourbon has a smooth and subtle nose with oak, honey, vanilla, and mild touches of clove, chili powder, and cocoa beans. The taste is tart at first, followed by a strong burst of cinnamon and chili powder with a hint of citrus tartness underneath and notes of clove, vanilla, and a touch of cola. The finish is long, spicy, and smooth with a lingering cinnamon spice and a touch of tartness. Very nice. (May, 2014)