HYE DISTILLERY FIELD GUIDE
Hilltop Bourbon: Inside Garrison Brothers’ Hye Reserve Tour & Tasting
A 2.5-hour visit to Texas’ first legal bourbon distillery that pairs a 75–90 minute guided walk through the working site with an exclusive four‑pour Hye Reserve tasting—this guide orients you to what you’ll see, sip, and expect.
Hilltop Bourbon: Inside Garrison Brothers’ Hye Reserve Tour & Tasting.
Set on the rolling limestone hills of Hye, the Garrison Brothers Tour and Tasting Package combines a guided walk through a working Texas bourbon distillery with an intimate, private tasting of Hye Reserve expressions.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A hilltop route from the cabin to the Showbarn
The visit begins at the planked cabin gift shop and tasting room and continues up through scenic hilltop views to the Showbarn—an open‑air progression that combines production spaces with landscape moments.
Stillhouse, Cookhouse and a volunteer‑run bottling room
Guests explore the historic Stillhouse and Cookhouse, then watch volunteers hand‑dip each bottle in wax in the Bottling Room—part demonstration, part ceremony in the distillery’s working rhythm.
An exclusive Hye Reserve tasting
After the tour you settle at a private bar for the Hye Reserve Tasting, where you taste four of Garrison Brothers’ most sought‑after bourbons, including Cowboy Bourbon, while learning the stories behind each expression.
What the day feels like
What the visit feels like
The package unfolds as a 2.5‑hour itinerary: a 75–90 minute guided tour through production and landmark spaces followed by a focused Hye Reserve Tasting that presents four curated pours and the narratives behind them.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this visit suits—and what to check before you book.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Total package time: approximately 2.5 hours, with a guided tour component listed at 75–90 minutes.
Meet at 1827 Hye‑Albert Rd, Hye, Texas 78132 (the distillery’s cabin gift shop and tasting room).
No specific gear list is provided in the supplied information; plan for a short walk between sites and bring anything you need for a 2.5‑hour outing.
The experience is operated by Garrison Brothers Distillery at their Hye, Texas location.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Tour and Tasting Package?
The full experience lasts about 2.5 hours, with the guided tour portion running approximately 75–90 minutes.
Where do I meet for the tour?
Meet at 1827 Hye‑Albert Rd, Hye, Texas 78132—the distillery’s planked cabin gift shop and tasting room.
What does the tour include?
The tour visits the Stillhouse and Cookhouse, the Bottling Room, Dancehall Barn, and other production spaces before finishing at the private tasting bar.
What is included in the tasting?
The Hye Reserve Tasting includes four bourbons, including the Cowboy Bourbon, poured at a private bar with commentary on each expression.
Who operates this experience?
The Tour and Tasting Package is operated by Garrison Brothers Distillery in Hye, Texas.
Are there any restrictions or special requirements?
No specific participant limits, age requirements, or health restrictions are detailed in the provided materials; contact the operator for accessibility or health‑related questions.