From intense summer heat to bold flavors and innovative distillers, Texas whiskey has developed a character all its own.
What Separates Whiskey From Bourbon
Bourbon is a specific subcategory of American Whiskey. Bourbon must be made with at least 51% of corn and whiskey can be made with rye, barley, wheat, or corn. Bourbon must be aged in brand new, charred oak barrels and whiskey can be made in different wooden casks including barrels that have already been used to age other whiskeys. Bourbon must be produced in America to be labeled as bourbon and whiskey can be made anywhere in the world. Bourbon can not contain any added flavorings, colors, or sweeteners and some whiskey allows added flavorings and coloring.
What Separates Texas Whiskey from Whiskey Made In Other Regions
Texas whiskey is different from other whiskeys for a number of reasons. One reason is because of the scorching heat in Texas. The heat causes the barrel the whiskey is being aged in to repeatedly expand and contract. This repeated process extracts a large amount of tannin, vanilla, and caramel in a short amount of time. Another way Texas whiskey is different is because distillers focus on using local grain such as Texas grown yellow corn.
How Maverick Distilling Is Helping Define the Future of Texas Whiskey
Maverick Distilling is founded by an ancestor of Sam Maverick. Sam Maverick is known for many different notable reasons. Some of them include that he signed the Texas Declaration of Independence and did not brand his cattle. The term Maverick is now a noun for a person who thinks and acts independently of and different from others. Maverick Distilling connects their brand’s philosophy and production approach to Sam Maverick. The team focuses on being different and coming up with new ways to produce the best Texas whiskey by exclusively using Texas grains and distilling all of their spirits entirely on-site. Want a taste of Maverick for yourself? Click here to visit our shop.