Koopers Father's Office is an ambitious bourbon finished with both Brazilian Amburana and Japanese Mizunara oak. The result is a fragrant, evolving pour full of cinnamon, sandalwood, coconut, and rich spice that rewards slow sipping—and maybe a little experimentation with cigar pairings.

Is Sixth Street Rye Single Barrel Barrel Proof worth the trip to Giddings? Read my review of this 13-year, 124-proof rye bottled by Dime Box Distillery.

A review of Milam & Greene Liberty, a limited 120.8 proof American whiskey blend celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.

Review of Milam & Greene’s Live Oak Edition Wildlife Collection bourbon. Explore tasting notes, release details, proof, aging, and how this limited Texas bourbon supports Hill Country conservation.

Review of the 2026 Koopers Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in Cognac Casks. A 7-year rye whiskey with mint, vanilla, citrus, and Cognac sweetness available exclusively at the Kooper Family Whiskey tasting room in Ledbetter, Texas.

Maverick Distilling teamed up with Irene Tan for Expedition Series No.1, a limited 129.9 proof Certified Texas Bourbon. Here’s my full review with tasting notes, thoughts on the proof, and whether the $150 price tag is worth it.

A detailed review of William Price Distilling Company’s 5th Anniversary Cigar Blend Whiskey. Fresh herbal notes, vanilla sweetness, and pairing ideas for cigar lovers.

Unreined Bourbon Four Grain review. A 6-year, 95 proof bourbon distilled in Kentucky and Texas. Tasting notes, price, and final verdict.

A review of BENDT Distilling’s Straight Bourbon finished in a Blue Ostrich Winery Tempranillo barrel. An 8-year Texas whiskey collaboration with rich plum, cherry, and oak spice notes.

A detailed review of Garrison Brothers Bottled in Bond Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey from Hye, Texas. Notes of dusty oak, vanilla, spice, and nostalgic root beer barrel candy.

A full review of Milam & Greene Wildlife Collection Bluebonnet Straight Bourbon. Tasting notes, proof, aging details, and release information for this Texas Hill Country limited release.

Still Austin’s Order of Nancy Rare Selection Single Barrel is a bold, oat-forward Texas bourbon picked by Order of Nancy members. High proof, green spice, and a savory-leaning profile make this Austin, Texas release a standout for adventurous whiskey drinkers.

This double barrel, barrel strength wheat whiskey from Banner Distilling isn’t just a big, bold pour, it’s part of the distillery’s final chapter. Clocking in at 138.7 proof and aged over eight years, this Texas wheat whiskey delivers dark cherry, wheat bread, cinnamon heat, and a thick, lingering mouthfeel that rewards slow sipping and exploration. With Banner Distilling preparing to close its doors, this release represents a rare opportunity to taste and own a true piece of Texas whiskey history.

Ironroot Republic’s Saints Alley The Herald Cigar Blend is a limited-edition bourbon blend aged 10 years and finished in Armagnac and sherry casks. Bottled at 114 proof, this rich, contemplative whiskey was designed to pair with a cigar, offering layered notes of toasty oak, dark fruit, spice, and a long, lingering finish.

Dark, brooding, and layered, Cellar Reserve Edition 25 leans hard into cocoa, tobacco, and stewed cherry, carried by a trio of wine cask finishes. Rich, expressive, and dangerously drinkable at 107 proof, this is one that keeps pulling you back to the glass.

A six-year, single-barrel Texas four-grain that rewards patience. From a beautifully evolving nose to a balanced, dry finish, Maverick Distilling’s 6-Year Four Grain Bourbon is the kind of pour you want to slow down with—and keep coming back to.