TX Whiskey Geek

10/09/2026

Apparently every Texas distillery looked at this weekend and said, “Yep. That one.”

This week’s ***eyNews has new releases from Copperfield, Ironroot, Wilson Valley, and Dowling, plus Bone Spirits’ reopened tasting room and a 12-year-old bourbon.

The Quarter at Still Austin opens Saturday, and there’s plenty more happening: wh***ey experiences, a masterclass, comedy, live music, and a brewer’s table featuring four Texas distilleries.

Find the details on the Texas Wh***ey Events Calendar at TexasWh***eyGeek.com. Link in bio.

Where are y’all headed this weekend?

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10/07/2026

This is the bottle that made me fall in love with Texas wh***ey, and it’s still one of my favorites.

I wasn’t always a fan of Texas wh***ey. Then Ironroot Republic Icarus showed up and ruined my perfectly affordable lack of interest.

For , I’m pouring Edition 25: corn wh***ey finished in port and peated single malt barrels. Plum, berries, vanilla icing, and a touch of smoke. Think berry cobbler in a Dutch oven over a campfire… with a 117.2-proof kick. You know where to find the full review.

And if you’re headed to Denison this weekend, Ironroot is releasing Batch 2 of The Herald Cigar Blend at the distillery this Saturday, October 10.

What bottle got you hooked on Texas wh***ey?

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10/02/2026

This week brings new wh***ey releases from Andalusia, Maverick and Balcones, the Hye Steaks Cookout at Garrison Brothers, live music, masterclasses, ci**rs and a Texas wh***ey golf outing—because apparently regular golf wasn’t complicated enough.

Find dates, times and details on the Texas Wh***ey Geek Events Calendar. Link in bio.

For adults 21+. Please enjoy responsibly.

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09/30/2026

It finally feels like fall in Texas now that the temperature has dropped into the 90s, and a neat wh***ey on the back porch no longer feels like a test of survival.

I’m celebrating with Still Austin’s latest distillery exclusive: rye wh***ey aged at least three years and finished in ex-blue corn wh***ey barrels.

Creamy vanilla, light and fresh blueberries, and custard. Too damn delicious.

Full review coming soon to texaswh***eygeek.com. Until then, enjoy these photos I took with my phone… like some sort of caveman.

09/25/2026

Texas distilleries turn 10, goes to the zoo, learns about distillation, and apparently rolls for initiative.

Andalusia's 10th Anniversary, Ironroot's 10-year Saints Alley preview, Ranger Creek's Lowlands Bourbon Celebration and plenty more this weekend.

Full calendar at TexasWh***eyGeek.com.

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09/23/2026

Briggs Distilling is getting ready to open in Driftwood, and I got an early look around.

There’s wh***ey, cocktails, live music, games, a playground and plenty of room to hang out for a few hours. I also tried the Bacon Jam Burger, which may have distracted me from the wh***ey investigation.

Briggs officially opens October 17. My full visitor guide is up now at TexasWh***eyGeek.com.

09/18/2026

Still the same size. Huge week, though.

Texas wh***ey is bringing heavy metal, smoked meats, a Scotch masterclass, local authors, an epoxy workshop, two major wh***ey releases, and a third-anniversary celebration.

Find all the details on the Texas Wh***ey Geek Events Calendar.

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09/16/2026

Seven bourbon components. Three states. 121.7 proof.

Milam & Greene Unabridged Vol. 5 starts with dusty oak, brown sugar and raw peach before unfolding into monkey bread, malted milk balls, cinnamon spice and mint. Add a few drops of water, and something resembling a campfire s’more appears.

This is a wh***ey with a lot to say... and I’m only giving you the abridged version here.

Read the full review at TexasWh***eyGeek.com. Link in bio.

Bottle provided by Milam & Greene. Opinions are my own.

09/14/2026

Check out our latest Distillery Guide featuring Andalusia Wh***ey Co.

Plan a visit to Andalusia Wh***ey Co. in Blanco, Texas, with details on wh***ey tastings, tours, cocktails, food, hours, parking and more.

09/11/2026

Release season has arrived.

Cowboy Bourbon, Still Austin’s eight-year White Corn Bottled in Bond, Andalusia club releases, live music, ci**rs and more are happening across Texas this weekend.

Find the full lineup at TexasWh***eyGeek.com.

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