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Small Batch Bourbon Handcrafted & Desert-Aged In Marathon, Texas

In the 1880s, Benjamin Franklin Roberts was carving out a life in the unforgiving Texas desert, moving cattle and horses back and forth across the border. He distilled his family’s original Tennessee whiskey to barter with the Mexicans, soldiers, and Indians that inhabited this remote area. Few people would have made the choice to live here, but Benjamin Franklin Roberts thrived in the borderlands.

After six generations, his spirit returns to the desert in this 145-year-old recipe. Like BFR, we stubbornly believe whiskey should be as pure and straightforward as possible, so all of our whiskeys begin with the same mash bill that he distilled back in the 1880s. Then, we desert-age our spirits in custom-made, charred white oak barrels deep in the Chihuahuan Desert. The extreme daily temperature fluctuations in this unique environment create a smooth and complex tasting experience with a smooth finish—uniquely crafted by Desert Ghost.

From our flagship, The Bastard Bourbon, to our Texas Straight Bourbon whiskey and our delicious Honey Bourbon, our spirits have impressed even the most discerning guests. And that’s before we roll out the Bastard Black label, which is truly something to savor. If you can’t make it down to West Texas for a whiskey flight, order up a bottle here and join the growing group of believers in Desert Ghost, the spirit of the borderlands.

OUR WHISKEY

THE BASTARD BOURBON™

AGED 4 YEARS
92 PROOF
750 ML

With roots dating back to the 1880s, The Bastard Bourbon is our flagship brand. Delivering a smooth & complex flavor with gentle spiciness and a sweet oak aroma,

DESERT GHOST HONEY BOURBON

AGED 3 YEARS
90 PROOF
750 ML

We start with our Texas Straight Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey, and then we infuse it with Big Bend Honey Company’s wild desert honey. The result is a velvety smooth bourbon with a subtle honey finish.

DESERT GHOST STRAIGHT TEXAS WHISKEY

AGED 3 YEARS
92 PROOF
750 ML

Small batch bourbon whiskey, triple filtered through local mesquite and oak charcoal, then desert aged in charred new white oak barrels for three years.

DESERT GHOST VODKA

TRIPLE-DISTILLED
80 PROOF
750 ML

Handcrafted in small batches in Marathon, Texas. Desert Ghost Vodka is triple-distilled to taste smooth, and slightly sweet on the palate. Made from 100 percent Texas corn and naturally gluten free.

STOP BY AND STAY AWHILE! YOU'LL FIND US ON THE WESTERN EDGE OF TOWN.

We take pride in welcoming every person who comes through the door. You never know who will be on the barstool next to you, but we’re pretty sure you’ll leave as friends! There is just something about sipping bourbon in the desert that connects people

BUILDING A BRAND WE CAN BELIEVE IN

We always had a desire to create our a brand of our own, but were missing the right spark. We found ourselves too busy to determine what that should be until we discovered a legend that gave us a reason to believe and the tools to make it happen.