Halloween has always been a season for stories told after dark, and one Texas whiskey brand is building its newest release around that idea. Ghostwood Whiskey has introduced 3 Brothers Bourbon, a six-year-old, high-rye bourbon inspired by campfire nights, family traditions and the ghost stories three brothers once shared under the stars. The timing is no accident. The release lands just as the fall season gets going and the nights start to cool off.
A Bourbon Built Around a Family Story
The name says a lot about where this whiskey came from. According to the company, 3 Brothers Bourbon draws on the memories of Ghostwood founder Lucas Perks, who grew up having outdoor adventures with his two brothers. Those boyhood trips helped shape the brand itself, and the ghost stories the brothers traded around the campfire are the heart of the bottle’s theme.
The story has since come full circle. All three brothers are now part of the family business, so the whiskey that carries their story is now being made by the same three people who lived it. For a brand built on tradition and family, that detail gives the release more meaning than a seasonal label alone.
What Is in the Bottle
3 Brothers Bourbon is described as a premium bourbon aged six years. That is a fair amount of time in the barrel. Plenty of bourbons on the market are bottled younger, so six years puts this one in the older, more patient category.
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The whiskey is bottled at 80 proof, which is 40 percent alcohol by volume. The company says it was aged in new American oak barrels. For a product to be called bourbon, American law requires it to be aged in new charred oak containers, and this release follows that traditional approach.
The Mash Bill Explained
The mash bill is the mix of grains used to make a whiskey, and it has a big effect on how the finished product tastes. Ghostwood says 3 Brothers Bourbon uses three grains:
- 60% corn
- 36% rye
- 4% malted barley
Corn is the main grain in any bourbon, and at 60 percent here it sits well above the legal minimum. The 36 percent rye is what makes this a high-rye bourbon. Rye is often linked to a bit of spice and bite in the glass, compared with bourbons that lean more on corn and wheat. The small share of malted barley, at 4 percent, rounds out the recipe.
Flavors the Company Describes
Ghostwood calls the flavor of 3 Brothers Bourbon rich and approachable. The tasting notes listed by the company include:
- Caramel
- Creamy vanilla
- Cocoa
- Dark chocolate
- Roasted nuts
- A hint of smoke
Those notes lean toward the sweet and toasty side, with the smoke adding a little edge at the end. The company says the bourbon is made for crisp autumn nights and fireside gatherings, which fits the campfire story at the center of the brand.
Price and Release Details
The suggested retail price is $49 for a 750-milliliter bottle, which is the standard size. According to the company, the release begins in October, with sales through select Texas retailers and online shipping to eligible states. Availability depends on state and local alcohol laws, so it will vary by location.
Why the Theme Fits the Season
Fall has a way of bringing back the old habits of sitting outside by a fire, telling stories and spending time with family. Ghostwood has built the whole release around that feeling. The company’s tagline for the brand is “Go Beyond the Firelight,” a line that matches the campfire and ghost story theme of this bourbon.
For anyone who follows the craft whiskey scene, 3 Brothers Bourbon is a good example of a smaller brand putting a personal story at the center of a product. The grain recipe, the six years of aging and the 80-proof bottling are the details that stand out, and the founder’s own history with his brothers is what gives the release its character.
The Bottom Line
Ghostwood’s 3 Brothers Bourbon is a six-year-old, high-rye bourbon made from 60% corn, 36% rye and 4% malted barley and aged in new American oak. It carries caramel, vanilla, cocoa, dark chocolate, roasted nuts and a touch of smoke in its tasting notes, and it comes from a founder who turned childhood campfire memories into a brand that now includes all three brothers.
