Explore a truly distinctive American bourbon with this 30ml tasting sample of TX Texas Straight Bourbon Finished in Cognac Casks. Crafted by Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co. in Fort Worth, Texas, and bottled at 50.8% ABV, this expression takes the bold character of Texas bourbon and elevates it with a luxurious Cognac cask finish.
The result is a whiskey of remarkable complexity — where the heat and richness of Texas grain meets the elegance and fruit-forward depth of French oak Cognac barrels. A genuine conversation starter in any tasting flight.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Dried apricot, vanilla, toasted oak, and a hint of grape brandy
Palate: Rich and layered — caramel, stone fruit, baking spice, and a subtle floral sweetness from the Cognac finish
Finish: Long and warming with lingering fruit, oak, and a touch of dark chocolate
