Ranger Creek's B'Wenzi Lowlands bourbon is made exclusively for the San Antonio Zoo. Photo: Courtesy of San Antonio Zoo
In San Antonio, wildlife conservation now comes neat, on the rocks or in an old fashioned.
The latest: Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling is selling a limited-edition bourbon named after the San Antonio Zoo's gorillas.
The B'Wenzi Lowlands Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey was created exclusively for the zoo. A portion of the proceeds from each bottle sold goes toward the zoo's local and global conservation programs.
Zoom in: The bourbon is made with Texas grain, aged in charred oak barrels and finished in amburana, or Brazilian oak, barrels. It has notes of cinnamon, maple syrup and vanilla.
Catch up quick: The zoo opened its Congo Falls habitat, home to seven Western lowland gorillas, in December. It's the first time in more than 30 years the zoo has been home to the critically endangered species.
What's next: Find the bourbon at Alamo City Liquor and Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling in San Antonio, and at Total Wine & More locations across Texas.
