Garrison Brothers Single Barrel Cask Strength PX Sherry Cask Finish Bourbon 750mL

Garrison Brothers Single Barrel Cask Strength PX Sherry Cask Finish Bourbon

Finished Bourbon | 65.3% ABV | 130.6 Proof | 750mL | Hye, Texas | 8 Years Total Maturation | Single Barrel | Cask Strength

Process & Profile

Garrison Brothers Single Barrel Cask Strength PX Sherry Cask Finish Bourbon pairs Texas bourbon with an extended finish in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks from Spain. Its wheated mash bill contains 74% corn, 15% wheat, and 11% malted barley. After four years in new American oak, the whiskey spends another four years in first-fill PX sherry casks before being bottled uncut and unfiltered. This bottling is 65.3% ABV, equivalent to 130.6 proof.

Master Distiller Donnis Todd selected 14 distinctive PX barrels from the original Ranch Reserve production lot for individual cask-strength releases. The producer’s PX profile centers on chocolate, toffee, caramel, raisins, figs, and candied fruit, with a rich texture shaped by prolonged sherry-cask maturation. Each barrel develops its own balance of fruit, sweetness, and oak.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Chocolate, toffee, caramel, raisins, and figs.

• Palate: Rich dried fruit, chocolate, and dark toffee with a rounded, full texture.

• Finish: Lingering sherry sweetness and candied fruit.

What Makes It Special

• Eight years of maturation: Four years in new American oak followed by four years in PX sherry casks.

• First-fill PX finish: Spanish Pedro Ximénez casks contribute concentrated dried-fruit and dessert-like flavors.

• 130.6-proof bottling: Presented at natural cask strength without dilution.

• Individual barrel character: One of 14 PX barrels selected for separate bottling.

• Uncut and unfiltered: Bottled without chill filtration.

• Wheated bourbon foundation: Wheat complements the corn and malted barley in the confirmed mash bill.

How to Enjoy

Begin with a small neat pour and allow it time in the glass. Add water a few drops at a time to explore how the chocolate, dried fruit, and oak develop as the strength softens.

A large ice cube provides gradual dilution. Pair with dark chocolate, roasted pecans, or aged cheese to complement the rich PX character.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How long is Garrison Brothers PX Single Barrel aged?
   It undergoes eight years of total maturation: four years in new American oak followed by four additional years in first-fill PX sherry casks.

2. What does PX sherry mean?
   PX stands for Pedro Ximénez, a Spanish sherry made from sun-dried grapes. Its casks can contribute rich raisin, fig, chocolate, and toffee notes to whiskey.

3. What proof is this bottling?
   This bottle is 130.6 proof, or 65.3% ABV. Other PX single barrels may have different strengths because each is bottled at its natural barrel proof.

4. How does the PX finish compare with the Oloroso finish?
   The producer describes PX as richer and sweeter in character, emphasizing chocolate, caramel, and dried fruit. Oloroso leans drier and more savory, with walnut, oak, and baking spice.

5. Where can I buy Garrison Brothers Single Barrel Cask Strength PX Sherry Cask Finish Bourbon?
   You can purchase Garrison Brothers Single Barrel Cask Strength PX Sherry Cask Finish Bourbon directly from The Barrel Tap.