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July 22, 2025 55 mins

Saddle up, whiskey lovers—this episode of The Whiskey Trip takes us deep into bourbon country with a Texas twist. Big Chief rolls into The Rackhouse in The Colony, Texas, where the sunsets paint the sky in firelight, the steaks hit the grill with a sizzle that sings, and the whiskey flows like a backcountry river after spring rain.

Here, we meet the heartbeat of the place—Rob and Amy Jones, a husband-and-wife duo who’ve built more than a bar. They’ve built a destination. A whiskey sanctuary. A spot where stories are shared, glasses are raised, and strangers become kin.

First Pour: Old Forester King Ranch

They start the show with a nod to Texas grit and cowboy legacy—Old Forester King Ranch. Mesquite charcoal-filtered, this pour is bold as a bull ride and smooth as a fiddle tune. Sweet dark chocolate and tobacco saddle up with leather and toasted oak, finishing long and strong. It’s a tribute to the ranchers who work the land, raise the beef, and keep the Lone Star proud.

Second Pour: Garrison Brothers BALMORHEA

In the second half, Big Chief and the Joneses uncork a Texas legend—Garrison Brothers Balmorhea. Double-oaked and damn near divine, this whiskey is rich, velvety, and unapologetically Texan. Think caramel, honey, toasted pecans, and a kiss of vanilla. Big Chief calls it “bourbon candy in a bottle”—and he ain’t wrong.

Why This Ain’t Just Another Bar

The Rackhouse isn’t just a stop along the trail—it’s the whole journey. With live blues drifting over the lake, a menu full of steaks seared to cowboy perfection, and a bourbon list that reads like a love letter to America’s native spirit, this place feeds more than your appetite.

It feeds your soul.

Because like a good pour of whiskey, food made with love has a way of grounding you, of slowing down time. It brings people together around the fire, just like the stories we tell—and the ones we drink to.

So pour a glass, cut into that steak, and join Big Chief on another unforgettable ride.

This is The Whiskey Trip—and this leg of the journey is one hell of a ride.

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