Garrison Brothers announced the 2026 release date for Cowboy Bourbon. The first 1,000 bottles of the limited-edition bourbon will be available at Garrison Brothers Distillery in Hye, Texas, on Saturday, September 12, 2026, beginning at 8 a.m.

Historically, Cowboy Bourbon is one of the most notable and award-winning bourbons ever made in Texas. The 2026 release marks the 12th edition of Cowboy Bourbon. Each barrel was hand-selected by Master Distiller Donnis Todd and aged for at least eight years to achieve unparalleled depth of flavor. Bottled at cask strength, uncut, and unfiltered, the bourbon delivers a bold, sweet profile that reflects the spirit of the Texas Hill Country where it is crafted. The 2026 Cowboy Bourbon was bottled at 141 proof, with 16,000 bottles produced.

First released in 2013, Cowboy Bourbon helped put Garrison Brothers—and Texas—on the national bourbon map with its memorable tasting notes and bold presentation. For each Cowboy Bourbon release, Todd identifies the distillery’s most prized and distinctive barrels, hand-selecting them year after year. The marked barrels are set aside for additional maturation in the extreme Texas climate, resulting in some of the finest bourbon in existence.

At 141 proof, the 2026 Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon represents the pinnacle of craftsmanship and dedication to bourbon-making. Its tasting notes are as bold as they are complex, opening with burnt wood and gun smoke before giving way to a warming finish layered with dried stone fruit and caramelized sugar.

“It comes on strong at first, but the depth of flavor quickly draws you in. A lasting flood of warmth gives way to layers of dried fruit and toasted marshmallows, creating a bold Texas finish that keeps you coming back for another sip,” Todd said in a news release.

The Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon distillery release event, taking place September 12, will begin at 8 a.m., and is family- and dog-friendly. Guests can enjoy fresh coffee, breakfast, and lunch at The Whiskey Shack, along with live music, bottle signings with the Garrisons, specialty cocktails, bourbon tastings, and distillery tours. The gift shop will be open and local businesses and community partners will also be on property to share more about their work. Distillery tour reservations are recommended.

Recently, Garrison Brothers’ 2025 Cowboy Bourbon earned a Platinum medal at the 2026 ASCOT Awards and a Double Gold medal at the 2026 SIP Awards. The 2026 Cowboy Bourbon will be available at select bars, restaurants, and retailers nationwide beginning October 1, 2026, at a suggested retail price of $249.99.

A limited allocation of 279 bottles will be available through the Garrison Brothers e-commerce store beginning Friday, September 18, 2026, with purchases limited to one bottle per order. Engraving will be available.

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About Garrison Brothers

Garrison Brothers Distillery, located in Hye, Texas, is 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—and only bourbon whiskey. Every drop is made from Texas-grown grain, distilled and aged under the blazing Hill Country sun, proofed by pure rainwater, and bottled by hand at the ranch. Founded in 2006 by Dan and Nancy Garrison, Garrison Brothers bourbon first entered the market in 2010. Anyone interested in learning more about Garrison Brothers or taking a tour of the distillery can visit garrisonbros.com.