At 7th Annual RED, WHITE & BOURBON, a Veteran’s Day Weekend Fundraiser
HYE, TX (November 20, 2024) – On Saturday November 9, 2024, Garrison Brothers Distillery, the first legal bourbon distillery in Texas, hosted its 7th annual Red, White & Bourbon, a ticketed fundraiser that takes place on the Saturday before Veteran’s Day. The special event benefits Admiral Nimitz Foundation’s National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, Texas -a world-class, cultural institution that provides the nation’s most comprehensive account of World War II in the Asiatic-Pacific theater and honors Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. This year’s sold-out annual family-friendly event, attended by over 500 guests, raised over $75,000.00. Funds raised will be used by the foundation to create a comprehensive educational hub including a professional audio/visual studio, online educational portal and learning center.
Hosted in Hye, Texas at Garrison Brothers Distillery, Red, White & Bourbon featured live music from Jazz Daddies, delicious Hill Country food prepared and served by Chef Jack ‘Mac’ MacDonald, Executive Chef, The Whiskey Shack and Garrison Brothers Distillery, as well as an abundance of craft bourbon cocktails. Every year, attendees are invited to wax dip their very own bottles of Garrison Brothers Small Batch bourbon in a limited-edition red, white and blue wax.
The event featured both live and silent auctions. Auction items included a Garrison Brothers Hurricane Tough bottle and two exclusive cask-strength bourbon tastings with Garrison Brothers Distiller Samantha Olvera. Also auctioned were one-of-a-kind hand painted barrels by local artists including Katy Hardin’s “Garrison Brothers Cowboy & Bourbon”, Shelly Floyd’s “Wildflower” and Laura Clay’s “Texas Spirit”.
“Recognizing our veterans and war heroes is in the DNA of Garrison Brothers and we could not be prouder to support the National Museum of the Pacific War right here in our backyard, in Fredericksburg,” shares Dan Garrison, Founder, Garrison Brothers Distillery. “Red, White & Bourbon is more than just a fundraiser, it is a tribute to American history, service, and community.”
The Admiral Nimitz Foundation’s National Museum of the Pacific War hosted an onsite exhibit at the Red, White & Bourbon event which included a historic Jeep, trailer and a cannon firing experience. Coincidentally, on that very day, the Admiral Nimitz Foundation welcomed its new CEO & President, retired US Army Brigadier General Steve Salazar, who was introduced to guests by Dan Garrison as part of the opening ceremony.
“We are very fortunate to have friends, neighbors and patriots like Dan and Nancy Garrison. The support of the entire Garrison Distillery Team means a great deal to the family of the Admiral Nimitz Foundation and National Museum of the Pacific War,” says Salazar. “Without the support of great Americans like Dan and Nancy, we would not be able to accomplish our important mission.”
2024 Red, White & Bourbon sponsors included Fischer & Wieser Specialty Foods, Opa’s Smoked Meats, US Foods, and William Chris Vineyards.
About Garrison Brothers Distillery
Garrison Brothers Distillery is located on a small ranch in the beautiful Texas Hill Country that authentically produces straight bourbon whiskey. Garrison Brothers introduced the first bourbon whiskey legally made in Texas in 2010 and has since developed a rabid fan base. They currently have a waitlist of more than 18,000 just to volunteer on bottling days, and their Cowboy Bourbon® normally sells out within hours of its release. Garrison Brothers is the first legal bourbon distillery in Texas history and the first distillery outside of Kentucky to produce authentic, handmade bourbon whiskey—and only bourbon whiskey. Every expression of Garrison Brothers bourbon is made from a sweet mash bill and aged in custom barrels to withstand in the intense Texas heat. The cool nights and hot days create multiple aging seasons in a year, resulting in a darker, richer, and fuller bourbon, bolder than almost any other bourbon on the market.
In 2023, Garrison Brothers Distillery, was named Distillery of the Year and presented with the prestigious Bubble Cap award by the American Distilling Institute. Garrison Brothers Distillery was also named Bourbon Distillery of the Year for both 2022 and 2023 by the Melbourne International Spirits Competition. In 2024, Garrison Brothers Distillery was named Texas Small Batch Distillery of the Year by the New York International Spirits Competition.
Garrison Brothers continually takes home prestigious award wins across spirits competitions and expressions. Most recently, Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon® was awarded Platinum at the 2024 TAG Global Spirits Awards; Platinum at the 2024 SIP Awards; Double Gold, Best in Show, Best of Class and Gold at the 2024 American Craft Spirits Competition. Garrison Brothers Balmorhea was awarded Platinum at the 2024 Chilled 100 Spirits Awards; Platinum at the 2024 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge; Double Gold at the 2024 Global Whisky Challenge. Garrison Brothers Guadalupe was awarded Double Platinum at the 2024 ASCOT Awards and Double Gold at both the 2024 Global Whisky Challenge and the 2024 North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition.
Garrison Brothers is a proud and active member of the communities of Blanco, Fredericksburg, Hye, Johnson City, and Stonewall. The distillery and its barrel barns are open to the public for tours in Hye, Texas. Anyone interested in learning more about Garrison Brothers or taking a tour of the distillery should visit garrisonbros.com or follow @garrisonbros on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
About the Admiral Nimitz Foundation
The Admiral Nimitz Foundation was established in 1971 as a 501(c)(3) Texas Corporation to provide additional development funding for the Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Naval Museum, a museum honoring Fredericksburg’s native son and Commander-in-Chief of Allied Forces, Pacific Ocean Area. The sole purpose of the Admiral Nimitz Foundation is to raise funds for the National Museum of the Pacific War and to manage its operation.
About the National Museum of the Pacific War
The National Museum of the Pacific War (NMPW), founded in 1967, is the only institution in the continental United States dedicated exclusively to telling the story of the Pacific and Asiatic Theaters in World War II. The Museum annually welcomes more than 120,000 visitors, including at least 15,000 students from across the state. The museum sits on six acres in downtown Fredericksburg, Texas featuring three galleries with more than 55,000 square feet of exhibit space, 40 media installations, approximately 900 artifacts, 15 macro-artifacts, and hundreds of photographs. The Museum is a Texas Historical Commission Property, managed and supported by The Admiral Nimitz Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. For more information, visit http://www.pacificwarmuseum.org. Follow the museum on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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