{"product_id":"milam-and-greene-wildlife-desert-marigold","title":"Desert Marigold Straight Texas Bourbon","description":"\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn exceptionally rare expression of pure Texification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe final release in our 2026 Wildlife Collection, Desert Marigold celebrates the resilience of its namesake wildflower and the transformative power of the Texas Hill Country climate. Distilled and aged entirely at our Blanco, Texas distillery, this exceptionally rare straight bourbon whiskey showcases the character of our Texas pot-distilled bourbon, with just three carefully selected barrels yielding only 288 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eNamed for the golden wildflower that thrives in the rocky soil, extreme heat, and drought of western Texas, Desert Marigold is a true expression of our signature “Texification” process. Aged for 7 years and 8 months on the south side of Rickhouse No. 1, this bourbon endured nearly eight years of intense Texas heat and dramatic temperature swings, developing deep oak character, rich sweetness, and remarkable complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eBottled at \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e124.2 proof (62.1% ABV)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, Wildlife Desert Marigold is an entirely Texas-born bourbon, offering a rare opportunity to experience the full influence of the Hill Country climate from distillation through maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCOLOR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNOSE\u003c\/b\u003e Warm cinnamon rolls, butterscotch candy, maple syrup, spiced apple cider, and flaky pie crust. With time in the glass, additional oak, grain, and cocoa powder emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePALATE\u003c\/b\u003e Full and viscous, with rich maple and caramel flavors, crème brûlée, sweet almond, cocoa, and rye bread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFINISH\u003c\/b\u003e Medium-length with lingering caramel and maple confectionary notes, followed by cooling spearmint and wintergreen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Milam And Greene","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":67779896770928,"sku":"505-1788-5953186","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/6449\/7943\/files\/DESERT_MARIGOLD_copy.png?v=1792785760","url":"https:\/\/milamandgreenewhiskey.com\/products\/milam-and-greene-wildlife-desert-marigold","provider":"Milam \u0026 Greene","version":"1.0","type":"link"}