2026 Cowboy Bourbon Release at Garrison Brothers
Garrison Brothers is releasing the 2026 edition of Cowboy Bourbon at its Hye distillery on Saturday, September 12.
This year’s release clocks in at 141 proof. It is uncut, unfiltered and has spent at least six Texas summers aging in the barrel barn—which is less “resting comfortably” and more “surviving a prolonged interrogation by the sun.”
Garrison Brothers describes the whiskey as having notes of toasted caramel, baked spices, molasses and vanilla, followed by ripe plum and dark chocolate. Bottles will be available at the distillery for $249.99.
The release party runs from 8 a.m.–4 p.m. and will include live music, neat pours and Cowboy Bourbon cocktails from the Whiskey Shack. No performer schedule or bottle-limit information has been announced, so anyone serious about securing a bottle may want to arrive early.
About Cowboy Bourbon
Cowboy Bourbon is Garrison Brothers’ annual high-proof release, bottled uncut and unfiltered. The proof and flavor profile change with each release, giving Texas whiskey collectors another perfectly reasonable reason to wake up early and stand near a barrel barn.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Location: Garrison Brothers Distillery
Address: 1827 Hye-Albert Road, Hye, TX 78635
Bottle Price: $249.99
Proof: 141
Age: At least six Texas summers
Activities: Bottle release, live music, neat pours and cocktails
Official Information: View the Garrison Brothers event page
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Event Disclaimer
Bottle availability, purchase limits and event details can change. Confirm current information directly with Garrison Brothers Distillery before making the drive. Texas Whiskey Geek is not the organizer of this event and cannot guarantee bottle availability.
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