The Whiskey Trip - Season 2, Episode 45 - Nathan Barkman, Founder & Distiller - Rio Brazos Distillery

The Bourbon Life

This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief heads to Bryan/College Station to sit down with Nathan Barkman, Founder and Distiller at Rio Brazos Distillery.

Named after the Brazos River, this Texas craft distillery sits in the heart of the state’s agricultural region, where rich, black soil provides ideal conditions for growing the grains that fuel their exceptional whiskey.

The Episode kicks off with a tasting of their unaged Whistlestop Texas Whiskey. The corn’s sweetness shines through with notes of honey and vanilla. Next, they dive into Boxcar Blended Texas Whiskey, which gives Big Chief the essence of Irish whiskey with a Lone Star twist of spice.

In the second half, Nathan shares College Station Texas Corn Whiskey. Its creamy texture, hints of barrel spice, and corn pop cereal notes make it an ideal after-dinner sipper. To close, they savor the single barrel Texas Bourbon Whiskey, a true Texas gem bursting with cinnamon spice, dried fruits, and molasses.

This episode highlights Big Chief’s passion for exploring craft whiskey from all corners of the trail.

Cheers to another unforgettable journey on The Whiskey Trip!