For those who think they’d like a sweet and delicious whiskey with plenty of complexity (like me) I’d say don’t waste your time wondering if it’s worth the plunge – buy buy buy! For those that want a cocktail where the whiskey brings flavour and sweetness this would also be perfect. If the chance to try this presents itself, definitely try it! It’s a whiskey that might not suit all palates due to the sweetness, however, I’m glad I own a bottle and will definitely try to replenish said bottle once it’s gone as nothing else in my selection tastes quite like it. Other elements such as ‘mature premium whiskey aged in bourbon casks’ and ‘distilled grain sprit’ definitely bring the whole pour to the fantastic level it is at. The addition of a straight bourbon whiskey with rye as a flavouring grain to the blend (as confirmed by a F& R press release) gives this pour that nice very subtle kick of spice that reminds the drinker that this pour isn’t here to be taken lightly. As someone who loves sweet things I cannot recommend this whiskey enough to anyone that wants to try something balanced yet delicious. If I had to describe this whiskey in two words they would be: ‘crème brûlée.’ Light on the alcohol, with tonnes of sweet vanilla, a touch of caramelized sugar and a finish that almost has you drinking straight from the bottle! This is definitely a desert whiskey that will put all its competition to shame and poses the risk of not being able to stop yourself from pouring pour after pour. The initial nose appears light, but once you take a sip, sweet and delicious flavours envelop the palate and finish, making it clear that this whiskey is not to be casually put to the side from the nose alone. Overall this is a great pour with amazing flavours that are unmatched in anything I’ve tasted to date at the same proof level. Palate: The palate opens with a medium mouthfeel, and notes of carmelised brown sugar, sweet vanilla and slight oak spice emerging the longer its chewed.įinish: the finish follows from the nose and palate with sweet creamy vanilla, carmalised brown sugar and a very slight oak spice that leaves the throat and mouth just slightly dry with tannins and caramel. TX is a proudly Texan whiskey produced by the Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co. Nose: the nose is greeted by notes of slight sweet, floral vanilla, honey, caramel, and a touch of oak. Their TX Blended Whiskey features whiskey blended from whiskey stocks sourced in Texas and in 2013 won both a Double Gold and the “Best American Craft Whiskey” in the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Both their Blended Whiskey and Straight Bourbon Whiskey come in bottles that leave you with no doubt in your mind as to where they hail from, a big bold white TX on the front and finished with a handmade bottle cap featuring leather from donated boots that are hand assembled in the distillery – doesn’t get more Texan than that IMO.

One such distillery that’s been winning awards and turning heads for their whiskies is the Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co. Priced around $45 and good for a sweeter American styled bourbon whiskey.Texas, the home of (amongst other things) big hats, big trucks, and now a booming whiskey producing scene that’s been pumping out some pretty amazing pours whilst also promising better things to come. I needed a few drinks of this whiskey while we were planning the big day. Finally on December 15, they revealed the much anticipated product reveal on. On November 20, TX Whiskey teased fans with a social media post of an canned drink looking refreshing with the caption for the backyard and beyond. I received this bottle as a gift from “Disco Stu” of Dallas, Texas for my wedding. Uniquely and distinctly Texan canned whiskey-based cocktails are now at a liquor store near you. If you like it on the sweet side and want to drink it in the hot sun by an ocean, lake or pool this would be a whiskey for you. It has a light body but is syrupy in the glass and mouth. TX Blended whiskey has a good balance and profile but is a bit too sweet for my taste. Meaning, if you ask them “Are you from America?” they will respond, “I’m from Texas.” For any NYC or overseas readers, this is real thing. I find the “mess” warning valid as people from Texas consider themselves Texans before anything else. The website description is much longer and romantic (as they do for new products), but to summarize, it says, “All our shit is from Texas. I am not sure what all that means, but it sounds impressive. It is a straight bourbon made from yellow corn, red winter wheat, 6 row distilleries malt, and a yeast strain from a pecan. TX Blended Whiskey comes from Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co.

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