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A bottle of still austin Tanager Whiskey
A bottle of still austin Tanager Whiskey
When an artist is given the freedom to create their vision in its purest form, the result can be astounding.
A delicate blend of red, white, and blue corn Bourbon distilled from 100% Texas-grown grains. Tanager is an expression of true creativity in craft whiskey.
Aged for 5 years amidst the turbulent Central Texas climate, this Cigar Blend Bourbon Whiskey has been meticulously balanced through the ancient processes of slow water reduction and petites eaux.
The result is a remarkably unique bourbon which combines heritage with the spirit of creativity.

petites eaux

Unique to Tanager, our distillers employed the old-world method of adding barrel aged water to the whiskey blend during final proofing, lengthening the palate.
Bottle of Tanager Cigar Blend Bourbon.Unique to Tanager, our distillers employed the old-world method of adding barrel aged water to the whiskey blend during final proofing, lengthening the palate.

texas terroir

Made exclusively from Texas-grown grains, Tanager captures the essence of our state and the craftsmanship of those who create it.
Image of Tanager Cigar Blend Bourbon Whiskey bottle.Made exclusively from Texas-grown grains, Tanager captures the essence of our state and the craftsmanship of those who create it.

cigar blend

Made popular by our Master Blender, Nancy Fraley, the bold flavors of this Cigar Blend whiskey are expertly crafted to enhance the experiences of a fine cigar.
Bottle of Tanager Cigar Blend Bourbon WhiskeyMade popular by our Master Blender, Nancy Fraley, the bold flavors of this Cigar Blend whiskey are expertly crafted to enhance the experiences of a fine cigar.

Old World meets Texas ingenuity

Made from a combination of red, white, and blue corn bourbon, along with rye and malted barley used as small grains.

The whiskey has been aged for at least 5 years and was hand-selected for its most exceptional qualities by our Master Blender, Nancy Fraley, and our Head Distiller, John Schrepel.

To create our most premium offering to date, Nancy and John combined our finest 6-year old high rye bourbon with pure Texas water and aged it to at least 50 proof for at least one year before adding it to the base whiskey for final proofing. This ancient blending technique, known as Petites Eaux (small waters), has been used for centuries in the Cognac and Armagnac regions of France.

Petites Eaux creates a rich and complex flavor profile, adding more caramelized wood sugars and length to the palate of the final product. This is similar to the standing practice of ‘barrel rinsing’ used amongst many bourbon producers, but utilizes a much longer aging process. For Tanager, the result is a cigar blend whiskey with a remarkably sweet and soft finish.

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Nancy Fraley signature

master blender: nancy fraley

The World’s Most Awarded Spirits Blender, Nancy studied under masters in the Cognac & Armagnac regions of France where she learned the “Petites Eaux” technique used exclusively in Tanager.

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John Schrepel signature

HEAD DISTILLER: JOHN SCHREPEL

John’s passion for quality and creativity are on full display with Tanager with a perfect harmony of Red, White, and Blue corn bourbons.

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Marc Burkhardt signature

FINE ARTIST: MARC BURKHARDT

In Tanager, Marc has created a Texas landscape that is both familiar and fantastical, a perfect complement to the work of art inside the bottle.

master blender: nancy fraley

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HEAD DISTILLER: JOHN SCHREPEL

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FINE ARTIST: MARC BURKHARDT

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The art of Texas whiskey

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A bottle of Still Austin Tanager whiskey on a table

about the whiskey

MASHBILL

60% White Corn Bourbon, 30% Blue Corn Bourbon, 10% Red Corn Bourbon

ABV | PROOF

53% | 106

NOSE

Complex, rich, and round. The bouquet features rich fruit notes including dense fruitcake, dried apricot, cherry compote, honey-candied almonds, & hazelnut liqueur.

Palate

Unctuous and inviting, displaying notes of fig pudding with brandy butter sauce, sweet pipe tobacco, and butter biscuits. “Rancio” notes of almond torte, walnut baklava with orange blossom honey syrup and black truffles round out the palate.

Finish

Extremely long, oily, and thick. flavors of poached pears, candied dates, and brown butter are softened by hints of cedar box, shortbread cookies, roasted walnuts, and soft dried fruit.

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A bottle of Still Austin Tanager whiskey

TANAGER

CIGAR BLEND BOURBON WHISKEY

Tanager is an extremely limited, ultra-premium whiskey release available at the Still Austin Distillery in Austin, Texas and select retailers, while supplies last

Available dec 6th
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