Texas has a new fall flavor to pour. The makers of TX Blended Whiskey and TX Straight Bourbon announced the latest release in the brand’s Texas Flavor Series, a Pecan Pie Whiskey built around one of the South’s most loved holiday desserts. It goes on sale Saturday, November 14, at Whiskey Ranch in Fort Worth.
What Is TX Whiskey’s Pecan Pie Whiskey?
This is the newest bottle in the Texas Flavor Series, and it takes its cue from a classic Southern fall dessert. TX Whiskey set out to capture what pecan pie tastes like and put those flavors into a whiskey made for the season.
Pecan pie has long been a regular on holiday tables across Texas. For plenty of families, Thanksgiving and Christmas just don’t feel complete without a slice. The distillery wanted to bottle that familiar comfort and give whiskey fans something that fits the time of year.
The Flavors in the Bottle
The whiskey brings together several notes that people associate with a fresh pecan pie. According to the brand, those include:
- Toasted pecan
- Fresh baked pie crust
- Warm cinnamon
- Maple
- Caramelized sugar
Those sweet, baked flavors are meant to sit alongside the signature spice and bold character that TX Whiskey is known for. The idea is not to hide the whiskey behind dessert flavors. The brand says it wanted the character of its classic whiskey to come through while the pie-inspired notes do their work.
A Look at the Proof
The Pecan Pie Whiskey is bottled at 70 proof, which is 35 percent alcohol by volume. The brand describes it as rich and indulgent, with just the right touch of sweetness. It is billed as a good companion for holiday get-togethers and festive gatherings.
What the Master Distiller Says
Craig Blair, the brand’s Master Distiller and Blender, explained the thinking behind the release.
“Pecan pie is a staple of the holiday table in Texas, and we wanted to capture those familiar flavors in a whiskey made for the season,” said Craig Blair, Master Distiller & Blender. “Our goal was to recreate the comforting notes of freshly baked pecan pie, complemented by warm spices, while letting the character of our classic whiskey to shine through.”
A Very Limited Run
Supply is small. TX Whiskey is making only 2,000 bottles of the Pecan Pie Whiskey, and each one is a 375ml bottle, which is the smaller half-pint style size. The price is $42.99 per bottle.
The brand has also put a cap on how many one person can buy. Customers are limited to eight bottles in a 30-day period. With such a small batch, that rule is meant to spread the bottles around instead of letting a few buyers clear the shelves.
Where and When It Goes on Sale
The bottles will be sold only at Whiskey Ranch, the distillery’s home base in Fort Worth. The release date is Saturday, November 14.
Whiskey Ranch is located at:
2601 Whiskey Ranch Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76119
Anyone who wants more details can visit the brand’s website at www.txwhiskey.com.
About TX Whiskey
TX Whiskey is the maker of TX Blended Whiskey and TX Straight Bourbon. The Texas Flavor Series is a line of limited releases that pair the brand’s whiskey with flavors tied to Texas and Southern traditions. The Pecan Pie Whiskey is the newest addition, and it follows the brand’s habit of building seasonal bottles around foods and flavors people know well.
Quick Facts at a Glance
- Product: Pecan Pie Whiskey, part of the Texas Flavor Series
- Maker: TX Whiskey
- Proof: 70
- Bottle size: 375ml
- Price: $42.99
- Total bottles: 2,000
- Purchase limit: Eight bottles per customer in a 30-day period
- On sale: Saturday, November 14
- Where: Whiskey Ranch, 2601 Whiskey Ranch Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76119
The Takeaway
Pecan pie is one of those desserts that shows up every year without fail, and TX Whiskey is betting that its flavors will translate to a bottle. With toasted pecan, pie crust, cinnamon, maple and caramelized sugar in the mix, the new release leans into the comfort of the season. Because only 2,000 bottles exist and they are sold at a single location, anyone interested will want to note the November 14 date and visit the brand’s website for more information.
