Garrison Brothers Lady Bird Bourbon Whiskey 2026
114 proof (57% ABV) | 750mL | 4-yr Texas bourbon, honey-infused, Cognac XO cask-finished | Limited to 7,000 bottles | Hye, Texas — the fourth annual tribute to Lady Bird Johnson: Garrison Brothers Lady Bird 2026 starts as the distillery's Small Batch Texas straight bourbon, aged four years in new white American oak — then takes a two-act detour: 8–9 months infused with Burleson's Texas honey (the distillery calls this stage "HoneyDew," at cask strength), followed by three full years in French Cognac XO casks.
Garrison Brothers is Texas' first and oldest legal whiskey distillery, and Lady Bird is its flagship limited release — a bourbon that drinks like a conversation between Texas heat and French luxury. The official profile: aromas of fresh grass and honey wafers, flavors of buckwheat pancakes, cognac cherries, and dark chocolate, with a long, luxurious finish. And every bottle gives back: $5 from each goes to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin — over $100,000 raised since the series began in 2023. Only 7,000 bottles for 2026, 2,000 released at the distillery on April 4 — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Tasting notes
Per the official Garrison Brothers product page: aromas of fresh grass and honey wafers; flavors of buckwheat pancakes, cognac cherries, and dark chocolate; long, luxurious finish.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 114 proof — full-throttle Texas bourbon with honey and Cognac-cask depth
- Two-act finishing — 8–9 months Burleson's honey infusion + 3 years French Cognac XO casks
- Fourth annual release, limited to 7,000 bottles nationwide — a true allocated Texas collectible
- $5 per bottle supports the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat in a Glencairn — the honey and cognac-cask layers deserve the full spotlight. A drop or two of water opens the cherry and chocolate notes; one large cube for a slow evening pour.
Frequently asked questions
What is Lady Bird bourbon?
Garrison Brothers' annual tribute to Lady Bird Johnson: Texas straight bourbon infused with Texas honey and finished in French Cognac XO casks. 2026 is the fourth release.
How limited is the 2026 release?
7,000 bottles nationwide, with 2,000 released at the Hye, Texas distillery on April 4, 2026. (A separate barrel-proof Cask Strength Single Barrel also exists — this is the standard 114-proof release.)
Does any of the price support charity?
Yes — $5 from every bottle goes to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, TX; the program has raised over $100,000 since 2023.