Still Austin Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

A little background

Still Austin Cask Strength Straight Bourbon is a bold, unapologetic expression of Texas whiskey, made grain to glass in the heart of Austin. Crafted from 100% Texas-grown grains (70% white corn, 25% rye, 5% malted barley) and aged in the wild swings of Texas weather, this limited release bourbon turns everything up a notch. Bottled at a powerful 116 proof and priced at $60 USD, it delivers a deeper, more “metal” take on Still Austin’s flagship Straight Bourbon, blending intensity with balance. Rooted in a father-and-son dream that began in 2012, Still Austin does things the hard way because it is the right way, creating authentic Texas whiskey meant to bring people together, one barrel at a time.

(Tasted neat from a Glencairn Glass)

Color

Copper

Nose

Brown sugar, cinnamon, egg custard, peaches, lemon/lime citrus, cotton candy, and caramel macchiato. Very enjoyable nose!

Palate

Sweet candy, vanilla, dried oranges, simple syrup, and a touch of cinnamon and cocoa. The palate is sweet, simple, and quite viscous!

Finish

Long and sweet with notes of marmalade, clove, cocoa, brown sugar, simple syrup, and rye spice.

In closing

Overall, Still Austin Cask Strength Straight Bourbon delivers from first pour to final sip. Tasted neat from a Glencairn, it opens with a rich, inviting nose and carries that sweetness and viscosity seamlessly through the palate before settling into a long, spice-laced finish. Having enjoyed the standard Still Austin Straight Bourbon in the past, revisiting this whiskey at full cask strength was especially rewarding, and it shows clear refinement compared to earlier tastings. At $60 USD, this bottle is priced exceptionally well for the quality and character it offers. Still Austin continues to raise the bar for Texas-distilled bourbon, and if this trajectory continues, it is a brand well worth paying close attention to.

NOTE: The sample used for this review was provided at no cost courtesy of Still Austin. We thank them for the sample and for allowing us to review it with no strings attached.