Texas continues to emerge as a big competitor within the whiskey game. With around 90 something distilleries across the beautiful great state of Texas, there is no short supply on quality to choose from. Today we take a look at some of the reasons why Texas is shining bright in the eyes of whiskey fans.
The Run Down
Turns out the climate in Texas plays a positive role in the aging of Whiskey, which a lot of other states just can not compete with (minus a few southern states)
Within the last decade, the Texas Whiskey scene has grown considerably.
Below you will find a video discussing some of this in more detail.
You Can’t Add That Sh*t to Bourbon
The ‘ABC’s’ of Bourbon are explained by Dan Garrison of Garrison Brothers Distilling
- Must Be Made in America (Damn Skippy)
- Must Be Made in a New Barrel Every Single Time
- Corn Content- Must Be at Least 51% Corn if You Want to Call it Bourbon Whiskey (No Shortage of Corn here in America)
Master Distiller Explains Garrison Brothers Distilling’s Full Whiskey Lineup including the use of rainwater.
With this type of quality, the Lone Star State is sure to become a heavy competitor with Kentucky.
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