Giant Texas Distillery
As the largest distillery in Texas and west of the Mississippi, Giant Texas Distillers has carved out a niche for itself in the fiercely competitive world of spirits.
Overview
Website: https://gianttexas.com/
Location: Houston, Texas USA
Year founded: 2012
Production Capacity (litres): 16,000,000
Production Capacity (barrels): 80,000
Awards: Giant Texas 100 Proof Straight Rye Whiskey (84 points, Silver Medal in Masked Tasting & Silver Medal in Unmasked Design Competition); Giant Texas Bourbon UH Edition 90 Proof (Gold Medal in Masked Tasting & Bronze Medal in Unmasked Design Competition); Giant Texas Straight Rye Whiskey (Silver, London Spirits Competition 2022)
Founded in 2012, Giant Texas Distillers rebranded to align with its flagship brand, Giant Texas Bourbon in early 2022. As the largest distillery in Texas and west of the Mississippi, Giant Texas Distillers has carved out a niche for itself in the fiercely competitive world of spirits. This Houston- based distillery has been an industry innovator, capturing both the flavor of Texas and the spirit of American enterprise. With an investment of $15 million in cutting-edge technology and facilities, the distillery is led by an experienced team including Carlos de founder Aldecoa and head distiller Julian Giraldo. Julian learned his craft from David Pickerell (Maker’s Mark and Whistle Pig former Master Distiller) and Troy Smith (Yellow Rose former Master Distiller).
- The distillery has a broad portfolio including bourbon, rye whiskey, and experimental spirits.
- The unique Texas climate facilitates a higher interaction between spirit and cask, aging spirits faster
and instilling a multitude of distinguished notes. - Utilizes 100% copper stills for the distillation process.
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