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Garrison Brothers Distillery, based in Hye, Texas, announced the release of two new bourbons in June 2026 as part of its Ranch Reserve Series. The两款 releases, aged for 8 years, are finished in PX Sherry and Oloroso Sherry casks. Both are made from Texas Straight Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey, which is aged four years in white American oak barrels.
Garrison Brothers’ new sherry‑finished bourbons signal an ultra‑premium push for Texas distilleries
The launch of two 8‑year‑old expressions finished in Spanish sherry casks marks a clear move by Garrison Brothers into the high‑end segment that is increasingly dominated by limited‑run, premium offerings.
- Release date: June 27, 2026
- Series: Ranch Reserve Series
- Age statement: 8 years total (4 years in new white oak + 4 years in sherry casks)
- Cask finishes: PX Sherry Casks and Oloroso Sherry Casks
- Proofs: 109‑proof (PX) and 110‑proof (Oloroso)
- Retail price: $149.99 per 750 ml bottle – roughly three to five times the typical $30–$50 retail range for standard bourbons, placing it in the top 1–5 % of the category【Brave Research】
- Production cap: 6,000 bottles each, underscoring a scarcity‑driven strategy that can fuel secondary‑market interest
Distribution path and trade implications
The expressions debut exclusively at Garrison Brothers’ distillery in Hye, Texas. After an initial tasting‑room release, they will become available online and then through select retail channels. This staged rollout allows the brand to cultivate a “tasting‑room exclusive” aura before entering broader markets, a tactic that can help maintain premium pricing while still reaching a wider audience.
Because each expression is limited to 6 000 bottles, the volume is far below typical wholesale runs. Distributors and retailers should therefore treat these releases as high‑margin, low‑turnover items rather than staples for everyday pours. Bars and restaurants may find value in positioning them as cocktail‑level ingredients or specialty gifts, especially given their higher proof and complex sherry finish.
Strategic context
Texas has seen a dramatic rise in distilleries—from fewer than ten in 2010 to over one hundred by 2024【Brave Research】—yet Garrison Brothers remains the state’s first legal whiskey producer. The 8‑year age statement aligns with current premium benchmarks (6–10 years) and signals an intent to compete with established high‑age bourbons. Coupled with the sherry finish—a relatively rare and lengthy finishing period—the expressions distinguish themselves from standard offerings.
Bottom line for trade
Garrison Brothers is leveraging scarcity, a distinctive sherry finish, and an ultra‑premium price point to position itself in the upper tier of the bourbon market. Distributors and retailers should view these releases as niche, high‑margin products that can generate buzz and secondary‑market interest rather than volume drivers.
Original Press Release
Hye, Texas (May 27, 2026) – Garrison Brothers Distillery, the first and oldest legal whiskey distillery in Texas, and the first distillery outside of Kentucky to produce authentic, handcrafted, corn-to-cork bourbon whiskey, is proud to announce the Ranch Reserve Series. It’s a new collection of limited expressions that explore exceptional finishing casks through the lens of bold Texas bourbon. Each release begins with Garrison Brothers Texas Straight Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey aged four years in white American oak barrels and then moved to character-rich finishing casks. Only the best barrels that truly come together make the cut.
Beginning Saturday, June 27 at 8 a.m., Garrison Brothers Distillery will share the first two inaugural releases with bourbon fans. Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in PX Sherry Casks and Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Oloroso Sherry Casks will be released. Both initial Ranch Reserve releases are aged for 8 years.
“These two releases share the same Texas bourbon backbone and deliver two different sherry traditions—one dark and decadent and the other savory and structured. These are beautiful in color and remarkable in taste,” shared Donnis Todd, Master Distiller, Garrison Brothers.
PX, short for Pedro Ximénez, a legendary sherry producer in Spain, brings a darker, sweeter, richer profile to its finishing barrels. Garrison Brothers PX Sherry Cask Finished produces notes of toffee, caramel, figs, and candied fruit. This bourbon maintains a long, luxurious finish: four years in new, toasted, and charred white American oak and then four additional years in PX 59-gallon sherry casks. It’s offered at 109 proof and will retail for $149.99.
Garrison Brothers Oloroso Sherry Cask Finished starts as a 4-year-aged bourbon in new, toasted, and charred white American oak and then rests four years in Oloroso 59-gallon sherry casks from one source in Jerez, Spain. Bottled at 110 proof, the finishing adds notes of walnut and baking spices. It’s a savory, structured bourbon with a suggested retail price of $149.99.
PX and Oloroso Sherry Cask Finished, as part of the Ranch Reserve Series, showcase a brand-new bottle design. The front of the bottle bears a designed leather band and walnut-colored wax dipping. The “Ranch Reserve” label will be prominently featured. Each expression produced 6,000 bottles. Both will be first available at the distillery and then online and in select markets to follow.
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Source: BevNET