Texas Whiskey Trail:
The official 2025 Holiday Gift guide
🎁 Texas Whiskey Trail Holiday Gift Guide 🎁
Gifts for Whiskey Lovers, Experience Seekers, and the “Try Something New” Crowd
The season for giving (and sipping!) has officially arrived. Whether you’re hunting for the perfect bottle, gifting an unforgettable experience, or helping someone discover their new favorite Texas Whiskey, we’ve gathered the best holiday picks from across our great state.
And don’t forget: our Texas Whiskey Trail Online Gift Shop is fully stocked with apparel, glassware, and stocking stuffers for every Trail fan. Order holiday merch early to ensure it arrives in time!
Holiday Highlights From
Texas Whiskey Trail Distilleries
BENDT Distilling Co. – Lewisville, TX
12 Days of BENDT • Kicking off December 11th
Twelve days of rotating holiday specials - perfect for last-minute gifting or treating yourself. Announced daily - sign up for their newsletter to catch the latest.
Holiday Gift Set:
A 4-pack of 100ml UNBENDT Straight Bottled-in-Bond whiskeys - a curated sampler designed for collectors and explorers alike. Pick one up at the BENDT Distilling Co. gift shop.
December 4 - Barrel Tree Celebration (5–8 PM)
A Hill Country holiday tradition featuring lights, music, and whiskey cheer. Gather your friends and family and treat them to this one-of-a-kind experience.
December 6 - Cowboy Bourbon Holiday Release (8 AM–4 PM)
One of Texas’ most beloved annual bourbon releases - bold, limited, and guaranteed to thrill any serious whiskey fan.
Giant Texas Distillers - Houston, TX
Master Distiller, Julian Giraldo, recommends an array of seasonal flavors and aromas this holiday season. Giant Texas Distillers offers Bourbon Candles, Rye Infused Maple, and their seasonal bottle collection includes Brandy, Honey Bourbon, Maple Rye and their limited release U of H Special Edition Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Stop by their gift shop and pick up something special for the whiskey lover in your life!
Hush & Whisper Distilling Co. – Bryan, TX
Holiday Gift Sets - all season long
Beautifully packaged sets ideal for hosts, collectors, and those new to Texas whiskey. Select from multiple options, with tours & tastings included in each box set.
Still Austin Whiskey Co. – Austin, TX
December 6 - Tanager Holiday Release
A seasonal favorite returns. A must-grab for fans of Still Austin’s unique profiles.
Tanager is an expression of true creativity in craft whiskey. Aged for 6 years amidst the turbulent Central Texas climate, this Cigar Blend Bourbon Whiskey has been meticulously balanced through the ancient processes of slow water reduction and Petites Eaux.
Wilson Valley Mercantile – Temple, TX
Now through Dec. 31, 2025:
Bottle + glassware gift set for $65 (MSRP $80)
A ready-to-gift bundle with built-in savings.
Wilson Valley Mercantile is a craft whiskey distillery and tasting room in Little River-Academy, TX. Located on their family ranch, their distillery is a place that brings friends and family together over great whiskey.
🎄 More Gift Ideas for Whiskey Lovers
✨ Order Bottles Online
Send Texas whiskey anywhere it can legally ship. ReserveBar has a wide selection of Trail distilleries represented.
👉 ReserveBar Texas Whiskey Collection
✨ Give the Gift of an Experience
Pre-purchase distillery tour passes from your favorite Trail distilleries. Perfect for couples, friends, coworkers, and anyone who prefers memories over more “stuff.”
✨ Let Them Choose Their Own Adventure
A gift card to a local Texas distillery lets the recipient explore whiskey at their own pace—from bottles to cocktails to exclusive releases.
Locate a Texas Whiskey Trail distillery near you!
🛍️ Don’t Forget Trail Merch!
Texas Whiskey Trail merch makes gift-giving easy.
• Hosts
• Office swaps
• Stockings
• Out-of-state family who need a little Texas in their life