Texas Black Gold Distillery F.W. 1998 Whiskey is a Houston-made rye whiskey bottled at 98 proof. It brings dark rye spice, earthy fruit, full-bodied richness, and a smooth caramel finish.
This bottle is a good fit for shoppers looking for a bold Texas whiskey with weight and character. Enjoy it neat, over ice, or in a rye-forward cocktail.
Product Details
Product Type: Whiskey
Style: Traditional Rye Whiskey
Proof: 98
ABV: 49%
Best For: Neat pours, whiskey on the rocks, rye cocktails, and Houston craft-spirit discovery
Tasting Notes
Nose: Rye spice, dark fruit, and earthy whiskey depth
Palate: Dark and rich, with rye spice, fruity character, and earthy depth
Finish: Mouth-filling and smooth, with buttery caramel and vanilla-cream sweetness
Flavor Profile: Full-bodied rye whiskey with spice, earthy fruit, caramel, and a smooth high-proof finish
How to Enjoy
Sip it neat to get the full profile first, then try it over a large cube or in an Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Sazerac-style cocktail, or simple rye highball.
What Makes It Special
Founder and distiller Dustin "Dotn" R. Jackson brings a Houston craft-spirits perspective rooted in culinary technique, modern science, and a focus on high-proof smoothness.
Nose: Rye spice, dark fruit, and earthy whiskey depth
Palate: Dark and rich, with rye spice, fruity character, and earthy depth
Finish: Mouth-filling and smooth, with buttery caramel and vanilla-cream sweetness
Flavor Profile: Full-bodied rye whiskey with spice, earthy fruit, caramel, and a smooth high-proof finish
Meet the Founder
Texas Black Gold Distillery is led by owner, founder, and distiller Dustin "Dotn" R. Jackson. His work brings a Houston craft-spirits perspective to F.W. 1998 Whiskey, blending culinary technique, modern science, and a focus on bold flavor with high-proof smoothness.
What does Texas Black Gold Distillery F.W. 1998 Whiskey taste like?
It tastes dark, rich, and full-bodied, with rye spice, earthy fruit, caramel, and a smooth high-proof finish.
What kind of whiskey is Texas Black Gold Distillery F.W. 1998 Whiskey?
It is a Houston-made traditional rye whiskey bottled at 49% ABV, or 98 proof.
Is Texas Black Gold Distillery F.W. 1998 Whiskey bourbon, rye, Scotch, flavored whiskey, or another style?
It is positioned as a traditional rye whiskey, not bourbon, Scotch, or flavored whiskey.
How should I drink Texas Black Gold Distillery F.W. 1998 Whiskey?
Sip it neat first, then try it over a large cube or in a simple rye highball.
What cocktails or serves work well with Texas Black Gold Distillery F.W. 1998 Whiskey?
Old Fashioneds, Manhattans, Sazerac-style cocktails, and rye highballs are natural fits.