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.

Heading to Whiskey Riot in Texas? Here are 10 insider tips to help you survive your first whiskey festival, pace your tastings, and make the most of the experience.

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.

A review of Kooper Family Whiskey’s 8 year straight bourbon finished in Sherry casks. A Texas-aged, limited release with layered dark fruit and spice.

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.