Garrison Brothers Guadalupe Bourbon Whiskey 2023
Garrison Brothers Guadalupe Bourbon Whiskey 2023 is the distillery's port-cask-finished Texas Straight Bourbon, bottled at 107 proof (53.5% ABV) in a 750mL bottle. Named for one of the Lone Star State's most beautiful rivers, it starts as Garrison Brothers' flagship straight bourbon aged four years in toasted and charred white American oak, then spends an additional two years in tawny port casks imported from Portugal — a maturation combination Master Distiller Donnis Todd developed with Portuguese winemakers. The 2023 release was limited to 16,098 bottles and debuted at the distillery's Hye, Texas release event on February 4, 2023. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 53.5% (107 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Finish: 4 years in white American oak + 2 years in tawny port casks
- Release: 2023, limited to 16,098 bottles
- Distillery: Garrison Brothers, Hye, Texas
- Record: the Guadalupe line swept the 2022 awards circuit — Double Gold/Best of Class/Best Straight Bourbon at the Craft Distillers Competition, Platinum at the ASCOT and Las Vegas Global Spirits Awards, Spirit of the Year at Monterey
The Dessert Bourbon
Guadalupe is the expression Donnis Todd calls a dessert bourbon — sensuous and creamy, built for chocolate and decadent treats. The port finish layers berry fruit, ripe plums, strawberry butter on flaky biscuits, chocolate and cinnamon over the Texas bourbon's backbone, with lavender honey threading through. Compare it with more bourbon and the Garrison Brothers collection at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: deep amber with port-wine richness. Nose: vanilla, caramel and oak with a subtle hint of smoke, then ripe red berries and strawberry jam. Palate: full and smooth — strawberry butter, black cherries, cinnamon spice and dark chocolate. Finish: long and luxurious, dried plums, port wine and caramelized oak.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a nosing glass with a square of dark chocolate — this is the pairing the distillery designed it for. A splash of water opens the berry and honey notes further.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Guadalupe different from other Garrison Brothers bourbons? Two years in tawny port casks from Portugal after four years in American oak — a "dessert bourbon" profile.
How strong is Guadalupe 2023? 107 proof (53.5% ABV).
How many bottles were made? 16,098 for the 2023 release, 1,002 sold at the distillery release event.
Only 16,098 bottles of the 2023 release — order Guadalupe online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.