Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co. Unveils Whiskey Ranch in Ft. Worth

Part of the vernacular of Park Cities residents is that we rarely go North of Preston Rd. and we definitely, under no circumstances ever cross North of 635. Normally, it would take something as monumental as a Zac Posen visit to Neiman Marcus at Willow Bend to get me to venture outside of The Bubble. However, yesterday, a Christmas miracle happened. I attended a grand opening event in (wait for it) Fort Worth! Gasp! So, what was the earth-shattering occasion that drug me 45-minutes from the security of my domain? It was the lure of a sneak peek of “Whiskey Ranch,” a 112-acre whiskey wonderland owned by Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co. that will serve as the home for the premier artisanal distillery’s second location. My husband LOVES whiskey. I love a road trip on a beautiful day, especially when it's with my husband - so off we went. Whiskey Ranch will be the largest whiskey distillery west of the Mississippi, the only one on a fully functioning 18-hole golf course, and the first with a 45-foot copper column still in full view, along with the world’s first “doubler” designed with site windows for public tours. The site has four deep water wells, which will be used to craft the beloved TX Straight Bourbon. You can enjoy a preview of Whiskey Ranch on Thursdays and Fridays in November and December from noon to 5 p.m. beginning November 10. The Ranch House will be open and guests can walk the historic grounds, relax in any of the indoor or outdoor gathering areas, enjoy the spirits, shop, and more. Daily tours will begin in January 2018 and Whiskey Ranch is now open for private events.

Shop Local: Great Gifts for Men

The reason I started this website was to shine a light on what makes Dallas such a fabulous city. We have many creative and talented designers and manufacturers right in our own North Texas backyard. Their contributions not only bolster our local economy, but impact our image around the world.  Throughout the holiday season, I will be bringing you a series of posts called Shop Local bringing you great gift ideas for under $250 from North Texas designers and retailers. Support local companies this season by considering their wares.

Great Gifts for Men...

Whether you need to restock your bar after all those holiday parties or too much family time has you reaching for the bottle, this season try T-X Blended Whiskey.

The handcrafted whiskey from Ft. Worth based Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co. was named “Best American Craft Whiskey” in addition to earning a Double Gold Medal at the 2013 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, one of the world’s most highly regarded spirits competitions.

T-X is a premium pour with notes of vanilla, caramel, and honey butter. The bottle toppers are a work of art, too. They're handmade at the distillery using a variety of luxury cowboy boot leathers. For the holidays they have released a limited edition bottle which is topped with a santa hat.

This is the perfect gift for any man in your life, your boss or someone who lives out-of-town you want to share a taste of Texas with.

T-X Blended Whiskey, which retails for around $35 for the 750 ml., is available in a growing number of liquor stores and on-premise locations throughout Texas.