A WHISKEY LIKE NO OTHER
Austin 101 Light Whiskey was born from our passion to craft amazing spirits. Inspired by traditional French Eau-de Vie methods, we created the perfect essence of local Texas grains with hints rather than overpowering oak aromas. The result: Austin 101 tastes of caramel, butterscotch and vanilla, with sweetness, softness and nuttiness carefully extracted from the local grains. Our whiskey has a unique balance of smoothness and punch while delivering a very mellow and long finish. Light in taste, lightly oaked, it is uniquely approachable and easily enjoyed.
LOCAL AND AUTHENTIC
Origin and terroir matter. Besides pure local water, the only ingredients are grains grown in Texas; non-GMO Texas white corn, red winter wheat from the Texas panhandle, and Texas-grown barley malted in Fort Worth. Austin 101 is a tribute and celebration of local grains and contains nothing but our premium distillate finished with the highest quality American white oak barrels.
PRECISION CRAFTING
Beyond the local grains, our steam distillation process and the quality of the distillate that comes straight off the still result in the unique taste and smooth finish that sets Austin 101 apart from traditional bourbons and other whiskeys. We steam distill Austin 101 in a 3-story high custom-made column still. The steam distillation allows the mash to be lifted by steam, with temperatures kept below 210°F to preserve delicate aromas. We also pull the distillate from the still at a higher proof than most whiskeys and bourbons. This precise distillation method is equivalent to performing over 10 distillations in one run, creating a distillate with fewer byproducts and congeners while preserving the sweetness and natural taste of the original grains.
SUSTAINABILITY
Because we aim to celebrate and preserve the essence of local Texas grains, we finish Austin 101 in a completely different way than bourbon. Through years of trial and error, we have designed a unique method which requires the distillate to be finished in high quality, recycled oak whiskey barrels, largely from local craft bourbon makers. Our approach focuses on precisely extracting light yet complex oak aromas while preserving trees and improving sustainability.