In this episode, Clifton reviews Garrison Brothers Sonora Bourbon, a seven-year-old, 108-proof Texas straight bourbon finished in rye barrels and crafted by Samantha Olvera. Expect notes of sweet vanilla glaze, brown sugar pie, and a warm, spicy finish. He also recaps major whiskey and gaming news, from Michter’s 20’s return to Call of Duty Black Ops 7, rounding out a packed November pour.

Bourbon Bytes Podcast

Clifton McDaniel | Bourbon Bytes

Garrison Brothers Sonora Review + Michter’s 20 Year Bourbon Returns

NOV 13, 202523 MIN
Bourbon Bytes Podcast

Garrison Brothers Sonora Review + Michter’s 20 Year Bourbon Returns

NOV 13, 202523 MIN

Description

This week, Clifton dives into the newest limited-edition release from the Lone Star State: the Garrison Brothers Sonora Bourbon, a seven-year, 108-proof expression finished in rye barrels. Crafted under the guidance of Samantha Olvera, Texas’s first female Latina distiller, Sonora is more than just a whiskey, it’s a celebration of women shaping the future of bourbon.

Plus, he covers the biggest whiskey headlines of the week, including:
🥃 The return of Michter’s 20-Year-Old Bourbon
🥃 Little Book Infinite Edition II – a blend of Beam family legacy
🎮 Call of Duty Black Ops 7 launch week
🎮 Indie spotlight on Videoverse and PS5-exclusive Code Violet

 

00:00 - Intro & Welcome Back
01:06 - Whiskey News: 2025 Michter’s 20 Year Bourbon
03:26 - Whiskey News: Little Book Infinite Edition II
05:02 - New Whiskeys from Still Austin, Castle & Key, Old Potrero, Paul John
08:55 - Woodford Reserve x Markarian 2025 Holiday Bottle
10:08 - Video Game News: Call of Duty Black Ops 7, Videoverse, Code Violet
13:02 - Byte-Sized Review: Garrison Brothers Sonora Bourbon
22:18 - Closing & Upcoming Live Stream Guests