Garrison Brothers Texas Straight Bourbon

It gets a 10/10 for uniqueness but only about a 2/10 in quality. This is very special bourbon, and for me not in a good way. The nose and taste are like nothing I've ever had. Very musty, sort of like a wet, damp sock. Very high corn taste which wasn't bad to me, but it was lost in and overwhelmed by the dank taste and feel. Complete lack of traditional caramel notes you find in almost every bourbon. Unfortunately I'm not sure what bottling I had. Glad I tried it, but would never ever consider paying $70+ for a bottle. Wouldn't mind trying one with more age, although maybe the Texas heat is what ruined this bourbon. If you're looking to buy this, my opinion would be to listen to those who say something similar and not those who praise it as a top bourbon.

Fall '14. Very nice bourbon, a great expression but WTF what a price. Colour is great, very clear caramel, and with a little water it won't get cloudy. I tasted it at about 70 proof. At the nose, definitively leather, but with some oily smells like roasted sesame and a little spicy pepper flavour. Body is smoky, creamy with embers, aftertaste is metallic with a slightly bitter note. Base notes are, for me, earthy with a little bit of dried fruit. 4 stars, great spirit.