Texas Whiskey News
From local headlines to national spotlights, Texas whiskey is showing up everywhere.
Reporters can’t resist the story, editors can’t resist the pictures, and readers can’t resist the pour.
Want to stay ahead of the curve? We’ll keep watch. When an article breaks and we can track it down, we’ll share it with you. Think of it as your back-door pass into the conversation—because when Texas whiskey makes the news, it’s never just ink on paper. It’s proof of a movement in motion.
How to Tell if It’s Really Made in Texas
Not every bottle with a Texas story was actually made here. This quick guide shows you how to spot the Certified Texas Whiskey seal, what it guarantees, and the label clues that help you tell the real deal from the rest.
How to Make the Most of the Texas Whiskey Trail This Spring
The Texas Whiskey Trail is packed with live music, tastings, bottle releases, and special events, making now the perfect time to plan your next trip.
The Spirit of Texas Tasting at Texas Forever Fest
The Texas Forever Fest returns to Plano on March 21, 2026, bringing a full day of community and celebration to the ArtCentre of Plano.
UNBendt x Blue Ostrich Winery Tempranillo Barrel Finished Straight Bourbon
BENDT’s Texas Independence Collaboration celebrates 190 years with an eight-year bourbon finished in Tempranillo barrels.
How the Texas Whiskey Festival Began
The Texas Whiskey Festival started with one simple question. What if Texas-made whiskey had a stage of its own? What began as a bold idea is now the annual gathering where distilleries and fans come together to share stories, shake hands, and taste what Texas has built.
Wildflowers, Back Roads, and Texas Whiskey
Wildflowers and whiskey season is short in Texas. April and May are your moment to take the back roads, follow the blooms, and build an easy day trip on the Texas Whiskey Trail. Pick a region, choose two distilleries, check hours, and leave room for the stops you did not plan, like a bluebonnet shoulder that makes you pull over.
October 2025
From standout Texas pours to expert-backed favorites, October brought a mix of discovery and industry insight. Bartenders weighed in on the best whiskeys coming out of Texas and the most underrated bottles behind the bar. We saw how one top Texas producer gives the classic Amaretto Sour a local twist, and tracked major news from the barrel world with Staggemeyer Stave’s $10 million bankruptcy filing. Rounding it out—expert picks for the best craft and rye whiskeys worth adding to your shelf.
Is This The Start Of An 80-Proof Bourbon Revolution?
FORBES — By Chris Perugini, Contributor.
September 2025
Texas whiskey is in the headlines this month: Garrison Brothers’ Sonora is set to debut on October 18, Yellow Rose’s limited Kerr County release is raising funds for Hill Country flood recovery, and the wider bourbon world is buzzing about an “80-proof” shift—plus Texas bartenders share the bottles they’re pouring now.