Whiskey Roundup - Texas Whiskey

The great state of Texas has a lot to offer, and the least of which is whiskey. I have had the opportunity to sample some great Texas whiskeys and plan to sample even more before I am done. Today, I am

Whiskey Roundup Texas Whiskey

bringing you my favorite Texas Whiskey tweets.

The folks at Balcones have made some excellent whiskeys over the years. I'm partial to Balcones Baby Blue, made with Texas blue corn. So to see a whiskey made using the to one of my favorite Texas beers, I am undoubtedly excited!

I recently tried Balcones Texas Bock, a whiskey using the Shiner Bock beer recipe, and I loved it so much that maybe I will move to Texas after all. https://t.co/1H9SCiDxMr

— Karol Markowicz (@karol) September 5, 2020

For some reason, I never thought of whiskey as a day drinker, just a daily drinker. Now, seeing a bourbon actually named "Day Drinker" changes my whole perspective on how I look at it.

The new Treaty Oak The Day Drinker Texas Bourbon, bottled at 80 proof, is envisioned as a more casual day drinking whiskey versus the distillery's 95 proof flagship bourbon offering. https://t.co/42usvY2GT5

— Whiskey Wash (@WhiskeyWash) September 1, 2020

I like to see whiskey distilleries try something new and use different or experimental grains. I wouldn't call a whiskey using 100% Texas grains experimental, but it is certainly different. This is definitely going on the list of whiskeys to hunt down and try. 

Still Austin Whiskey Co. Releases Straight Bourbon Whiskey Featuring 100% Texas Grains https://t.co/mffPR5pcPr 1 #whiskey pic.twitter.com/hdIZmZX4H7

— Whisk(e)y Chap 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🥃 (@whiskeychap) September 4, 2020

When it comes to great Texas Whiskeys, Garrison Bros should be on your list. I have never had anything from them that was disappointing. Keep an eye out for this one if you have not tried it already. 

Another joyful Texas whiskey comes from @garrisonbros #whiskey #bourbon #whisky https://t.co/atkLPdrXT0

— Whisky Monster 🥃 (@WhiskyMonster_) September 4, 2020

The BLT Cocktail, Texas Edition

After making the BLT Cocktail for the first time the other day, I was hooked. But I go to thinking, how can I make this drink something that is uniquely Texan? One thing was obvious. It had to be a Texas Bourbon. But what else? Texans love their Topo Chico mineral water, so that would replace the

BLT Cocktail, TX Edition

tonic. Let's try it out.

The Recipe

The Tools

• Cocktail Glass
• Jigger
• Cutting Board
• Knife
• Mason Jar
• Bar Spoon

The Ingredients

• 2 oz Texas Bourbon
• Topo Chico
• Lemon
• Ice

The Method

For this recipe, we'll use a mason jar. That's not uniquely Texan, but it feels right for this drink. First, fill the mason jar with ice. Next, add 2 oz of your favorite Texas Bourbon. I'm using Garrison Brothers in this one. Top the bourbon off with Topo Chico and add your lemon wedge. Stir to combine using the bar spoon. 

Slainte!