Particularly Premium Pours

Featuring more than 200 whiskies from around the world, Bayou & Bottle is undoubtedly one of the best bars in Houston, especially for bourbon lovers. Between the Certified Bourbon Stewards, curated flights, tastings, signature Dr. Pepper Old Fashioned, spirit lockers, and rare bottles, there's something for everyone from the curious to the seasoned aficionado. The beverage team at Four Seasons Hotel Houston, always in pursuit of extraordinary offerings for Bayou & Bottle, has crafted two exclusive selections for guests looking to experience bourbon at its finest.

In collaboration with long-time partner Garrison Brothers, they worked alongside Head Distiller Donnis Todd in creating a bold and complex overproof single-barrel bourbon. On the distillery floor in Hye, Texas, they meticulously tasted barrels aged between three and nine years before selecting a standout three-year-old oak cask strength bourbon, proofed at 130. Introduced in February 2024, the result is a rich and powerful expression boasting notes of Texas sheet cake - cinnamon, chocolate, and pecan - layered with dark cherry and crème brûlée. It leads with strength on the palate before finishing with sweet oak. This Garrison Brothers Single Barrel Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey, available only at Bayou & Bottle, yielded just 54 bottles.

Adding to its exclusive offerings in February 2025, Bayou & Bottle introduced its Barrel Select Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel, a bourbon deeply rooted in history (as Elijah Craig is credited with pioneering the process for “true Kentucky bourbon” in 1789. This special release offers an entirely distinct profile from Elijah Craig’s standard Small Batch Bourbon. Aged for eight years and bottled at a formidable 126.2 proof, the Barrel Select Elijah Craig Toasted comes from the fourth floor of Rickhouse 1E. It opens with a sweet nose, where toasted oak and caramel take centre stage. The first sip reveals a rich and complex character, with bold notes of pepper, chocolate, and marshmallow, underscored by a subtle whisper of smoke. The finish lingers warmly, leaving traces of chocolate and baking spice that invite another sip.

These rare single-barrel releases are available only at Bayou & Bottle, priced at USD 30 per 1.5-ounce pour or USD 510 per bottle, and can be stored in one of the bar's coveted personal Spirit Lockers.

With these two exclusive barrel selections, Bayou & Bottle continues to be the premier destination for bourbon enthusiasts, offering rare and exceptional expressions, complemented by service as warming and authentic as America's spirit.