Texas Bourbon Brotherhood

Finished whiskeys are both awesome and unique. Join us as we try three VERY different finished whiskeys.

Craft distilleries are the hidden gem of the bourbon world. Listen in as we explore a few of our favorite craft distilleries.

On this episode we explore a few of our favorite everyday bourbons.

On this episode we try our hand at figuring out a common theme between two bourbons in a double-blind taste test.

The crew takes some time to just hang out and talk, and drink a bunch of bourbon.

On this episode we reviewed upcoming releases throughout 2024, and we highlight the releases we're most excited about.

Enjoy some enjoyable cocktails for the Christmas season. Cranberry-Ginger Mimosa 2 oz ginger beer 2 oz cranberry juice Champagne, chilled ,to the top Garnish; sugared cranberries Aged Eggnog 12 large eggs 1 pound sugar 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1 pint half-and-half 1 pint whole milk 1 pint heavy cream 1 cup Jamaican rum 1 coup cognac/brandy 1 cup bourbon 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon vanilla (or to taste) Hot Toddy 2 oz boiling water 2 oz whiskey 1 tsp honey 3 whole cloves 1 cinnamon stick 1 slice lemon 1 pinch ground nutmeg

Enjoy an engaging and fun conversation with Robert Likarish, founder and owner of Ironroot Republic distillery.

Ryan stopped by Still Austin and just "had" to pick up one of Nancy's picks.

Saturday, November 16th, our friends at Iron Root are releasing their new Rye Whiskey. The Likarish brothers we gracious enough to let us grab a bottle pre 10th anniversary event release.

Join us as we crack open a bottle of the highly sought after Russel's Reserve 15 yr.

Blind tasting of two similar bourbons...what's the theme?

Who doesn't like a competition. The boys of SFTB compete to guess the price of four pours. The loser gets faces punishment before the next Guess The Price episode... a pour of something NOT good. ;)

How does EH Taylor match up against other legacy distillery single barrels in a blind taste test?

Review of the recent release of 1845 Double Oak

Three buddies just hanging out drinking some bourbon.

On this episode, we explore several different Rye whiskeys, at different price points, to keep on your shelf. Check us out on our social media accounts https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562907069065 (19) Straight from the Barrel: A Texas Bourbon Podcast (@TXBourbBrothrhd) / X

Overview of the '24 Laguna Madre release, history of the offering, uniqueness of the barrel, and tasting notes. Upcoming releases from Ironroot, 1845 and Garrison Brothers.

On this episode we review some great bourbons to have on your shelf whether just starting out or an experienced connoisseur. And for the old fashioned fans, check out this unique opportunity to try different spins on this great cocktail: Hye Fashioned Takeover - Garrison Brothers Distillery (garrisonbros.com)

We each purchased a Texas bourbon that we had not tried before and did a double blind.

This episode we highlight some fun and refreshing cocktails to be enjoyed with family and friends over the 4th of July. Recipes are below. Bourbon Cowboy (Gone with the Gin, by Tim Federle... also author of Tequila Mockingbird. :)) 4 basil leaves (divided)2 dashes Angostura bitters 2 oz bourbon 1 1/4 oz iced teas, sweetened to taste 1/2 oz lemon juice Muddle 3 basil leaves and the bitters in a shaker.  Add the remaining ingredients and ice, and shake well.  Strain into a julep cup (or a rocks glass) filled with freshly shaved ice and garnish with a basil leaf. Halekulani Cocktail (Smuggler's Cove, by Martin Cate w/ Rebecca Cate) 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice 1/2 oz fresh orange juice 1/2 oz pineapple juice 1/4 oz Demerara Syrup 1/2 teaspoon Grenadine 1 1/2 oz bourbon 1 dash Angostura bitters Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with cracked or cubed ice.  Shake and double-strain into a chilled couple and garnish with an edible orchid on the edge of the glass Honi Honi - variation of a Mai Tai 1 2/3 oz bourbon 1/3 oz Triple sec liquor 1/2 oz fresh lime juice 1 tsp Orgeat syrup 1 tsp rich simple syrup Shake all ingredients w/ ice and fine staring into a glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with pineapple wedge, luxardo maraschino cherry and mint sprigs Blackberry Bramble 1/2 cup fresh blackberries 1 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice 2 oz dry gin (we're submitting with Huckleberry vodka) 1 oz blackberry liquor 1 oz simple syrup Sparkling water Steps: Muddle blackberries with fresh lemon juice in a shaker and fill with iceAdd gin and simple syrup and shake well. Strain and pour over ice and top with sparkling water. Garnish with fresh blackberries lemon twist and mint Strawberry Rye Whiskey Slushy SLB Drinks (YouTube) 1/2-1 cup fresh halved strawberries 1 oz simple syrup 1 oz fresh lemon juice  2 oz Rye whiskey 1-1 1/2 cups ice Combine all the ingredients into a blender and mix until ice is crushed. Garnish with fresh strawberry Summer Sipper Bourbon Cocktail 1 1/2 oz bourbon 1/2 oz Campari 1 oz pineapple juice 1/4 oz strawberry syrup 1 orange peel Muddle 1/2 of a strawberry with the orange peel in a cocktail shaker. Add remaining ingredients and fill with ice. Shake, shake, sake and string into a rocks glass. Garnish with strawberry slice and mint

Review of the WWCD event at Garrison Brothers.

Father's Day recap featuring Garrison Brothers 2024 Father's Day release and TX Picnic Day at the Ranch

Taste test of three port finished whiskeys from well known Texas distilleries.

Overview of the 1845 Distillery...the history, the family and their bourbon. https://1845distillingcompany.com/ https://www.panhandleproud.org/

We'll explore the differences of these two great bourbons, inspired by Nancy, from Garrison Brothers.