Sips & Sites & Bites

Nothing says summer like a backyard grill, fireworks lighting up the night sky, and a glass of finely crafted bourbon in hand. And this year, our go-to bottle for all things Americana is proudly dipped in red, white, and blue … straight from the heart of Texas, courtesy of Garrison Brothers Distillery.

To mark a trio of patriotic milestones … National Bourbon Day on June 14, Independence Day on July 4, and the 1964 congressional declaration of bourbon as America’s National Spirit … Garrison Brothers is serving up something truly special: a limited edition Red, White & Bourbon Small Batch, decked out in hand-dipped wax that screams stars, stripes, and smooth sips.

Inside each 750ML bottle? Their award-winning, 94-proof Small Batch bourbon you might already know and love. Full-bodied, rich, and made from the Garrison Brothers’ original sweet mash bill, aged in new American white oak. This isn’t just a bottle, it’s a bold statement of American craftsmanship and a tribute to tradition.

But here’s where the story gets even better: Around 25% of these patriotic bottles are hand-dipped by veterans, and each one comes adorned with a commemorative military-style dog tag. The distillery’s own Master Distiller, Donnis Todd, proudly served and that spirit of service runs deep through the entire Garrison Brothers crew.

Ready to snag your bottle? You can pre-order starting Friday, May 2, 2025, at the Garrison Brothers E-Comm Store, with bottles shipping out just in time for your summer celebrations. At $79.99, it’s the kind of gift-worthy pour you’ll want on hand for cookouts, porch hangs, and raising a glass to freedom.

Prefer to grab it in person? Check your local shelves in Texas, California, Florida, New York, Arizona, Illinois, North Carolina, and Virginia.

Born in Hye, Texas, Garrison Brothers was the first legal bourbon distillery in the Lone Star State, founded in 2006 by Dan and Nancy Garrison, with Small Batch first debuting in 2010. Fifteen years later, it’s still a family-run operation.

This summer, lift your glass to freedom, flavor, and a whole lot of pride. Salud to America, y’all. Because around here, we believe one thing: Good Bourbon Can Change the World.