The calendar is down to the final few pages, it is time to shift from Christmas carols to New Year celebrations. At Full Throttle Distillery, we know the best way to ring in 2026 is with a full stomach and a glass of something small-batch and strong. For us, Christmas means one thing: brisket. Not just any meat, but the kind of brisket that makes a biker pull over and a family of travelers forget all about a traditional ham dinner.
A real holiday brisket is the heavyweight champion of the table. While everyone else is fighting over dry turkey, we are slicing into “Road King Brisket”. This is a thick, marbled cut of beef that has spent hours in the smokehouse getting to know a proprietary blend of wood and spice.
The holidays are about connection. Our favorite part of the day is watching a group of enthusiasts or a local family sit down and go quiet the moment the tray hits the table. Brisket has a way of doing that. It offers a smoky value that ham simply cannot match.
For event planners, the secret is even simpler: reliability. When you book a holiday buyout or a corporate gig with us, you are serving a meal that people actually talk about on the next Christmas.
We’ll be honest with you, making a brisket this good is a pain in the neck. That is why most people don’t do it at home.
First, the meat has a mind of its own. You have to learn the fat rendering. If you go too fast, it’s a brick. If you go too slow without the right heat, it’s mush. We look for that perfect “smoke ring,” a pink halo just under the crust.
The real secret? We pair that rich, heavy fat with our small-batch whiskey. The whiskey has a rebel heart that cuts right through the richness of the BBQ. It is a marriage made in Branson heaven.
Some Tips for Your Holiday Table
If you are trying to handle a big group this year:
- If you slice brisket with the grain, it’s chewy. Slice against it for that melt-in-your-mouth feel.
- Never cut a brisket the second it comes off the heat. It needs to rest so the juices stay in the meat and not on your cutting board.
- For groups, pre-warm your serving platters. Cold plates are the enemy of good BBQ.
Questions We Hear All the Time
How much do I need? For a hungry holiday crowd, plan on a half-pound of cooked meat per person. If you want leftovers, aim higher.
Can you handle my office party? Yes. Our catering services handle everything from setup to delivery with a 48-hour notice. We even provide the linens and utensils.
If you want to bring the family to 116 E Main St for a meal or have us cater your trade show, we make it easy. If you have a group of 9 or more, just give us a shout at 417.544.8855 so we can get your table ready.
