Texas’ first legal bourbon distillery has delivered another substantial contribution to environmental conservation efforts. Dan and Nancy Garrison, co-founders of Garrison Brothers, presented a $35,500 check to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center on 23rd May to support the organisation’s research, preservation, and public programming initiatives focused on native plants. The money was raised through sales of Garrison Brother’s Lady Bird bourbon.
The donation represents the second major contribution from the distillery’s Good Bourbon For A Good Cause non-profit arm. This marks a continuation of the partnership between the Hill Country distillery and the Texas environmental organisation.
Garrison Brothers Lady Bird Bourbon
Lady Bird bourbon begins with a four-year maturation period in new white American oak barrels before receiving an eight-month infusion of Burleson’s Texas Wildflower Honey. The bourbon then completes its journey with an additional three years in French XO Cognac casks.
Bottled at 114 proof and sealed with distinctive Prairie Purple wax, the expression commands premium pricing that enables the distillery’s charitable commitment. Garrison Brothers donates $5 from every Lady Bird bottle sold directly to the Wildflower Center.
“We are so grateful for our continued partnership with Nancy and Dan Garrison of Garrison Brothers Distillery,” said Lee Clippard, Executive Director of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. “Their incredible support of the Wildflower Center for so many years has helped us bring valuable awareness and much needed funds to our programming. Garrison Brothers Distillery’s commitment to the community and our environment is inspirational.”
Supporting Lady Bird’s Environmental Legacy
The partnership extends beyond financial contributions to honor the environmental legacy of former First Lady Lady Bird Johnson. Nancy Garrison, who previously served on the Wildflower Center’s Advisory Council, emphasised the distillery’s commitment to community impact through their bourbon production.
“At Garrison Brothers, we believe that good bourbon can change the world, and with our Lady Bird bourbon, we hope to bring added awareness to former First Lady Bird Johnson’s legacy and her commitment to preservation of our Texas wild lands and native plants,” Nancy Garrison shared.
The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center serves as the State Botanic Garden & Arboretum of Texas, welcoming over 275,000 visitors annually to its 284-acre facility. As a self-funded unit of The University of Texas at Austin, the centre operates a native seed bank, maintains a comprehensive database of North American native plants, and conducts research programmes in collaboration with the university.
Founded in 2006 in Hye, Texas, Garrison Brothers has established itself as a pioneer in Texas bourbon production. The distillery now offers eight expressions available nationwide and internationally, accumulating more than 600 awards whilst maintaining its focus exclusively on bourbon whiskey production.
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