tanager
cigar blend bourbon whiskey
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.
Tanager is an extremely limited, ultra-premium whiskey release available at the Still Austin Distillery in Austin, Texas and select retailers while supplies last.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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about the whiskey
MASHBILL
13% White Corn Bourbon, 27% Red Corn Bourbon, and 60% Blue 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.
the experience
cigar blend
Made popular by our Master Blender, Nancy Fraley, the bold flavors of Cigar Blend whiskey are expertly crafted to enhance the experiences of a fine cigar.
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.
Texas Terroir
Made exclusively from Texas-grown grains, Tanager captures the essence of our state and the craftsmanship of those who create it.
The art of Texas whiskey
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