Texas whiskey is bold, diverse, evolving, and increasingly impossible to ignore.
I take a look at the 2026 Texas Whiskey Festival’s must-try bottles, from Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon and Andalusia Whiskey Co. Cigar Malt to Koopers Family Barrel Reserve Rye, and Austin 121. I also give a well-deserved shout-out to the runner-ups, because once you get into whiskey this good, “best” becomes more complicated. Different mash bills, proofs, finishes, climates, and house styles all shape the glass. At some point, judging is partly about palate, preference, and what resonates in the moment.
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