{"product_id":"copper-kings-apple-brandy-finished-kentucky-exclusive-blend-of-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey-2024-75cl","title":"Copper \u0026 Kings Apple Brandy Finished Kentucky Exclusive Blend Of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2024) 75cl","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCopper \u0026amp; Kings Apple Brandy Finished Kentucky Exclusive Blend Of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2024) 75cl\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopper \u0026amp; Kings is based out of Louisville, Kentucky, and has made a name for themselves with their brandy and non-whiskey products. The company introduced two limited distillery-only bourbons in 2022, however, for the first time, they’re releasing a bourbon that will be available throughout the state of Kentucky. According to the press release, Copper \u0026amp; Kings Bourbon is a blend of 5, 10, and 15-year-old Kentucky straight bourbons that have been finished in the company’s American Apple Brandy barrels for 12 months. Head Distiller Brandon O’Daniel goes on to state that “our bourbon is another feather in the cap for Copper \u0026amp; Kings. We are born and raised in the bluegrass state and although we will always be a brandy distillery we are also extremely fascinated with what our barrels can do in regards to finishing spirits.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most unique aspect of this bourbon isn’t how it tastes, it’s how it’s made. Yes, blending sourced Kentucky bourbons is commonplace, but what’s less common is a company using their own used spirits barrels to finish the bourbon in. Even if it can be assumed that Copper \u0026amp; Kings chose specific used barrels that they felt would best complement the blend of bourbons being put in the barrels, it doesn’t take away from the fact that you don’t see this happen in this order. The vast majority of the time, it’s a bourbon distiller procuring used barrels to finish their bourbon in, not vice versa. This release made me realize just how much I’d love to see other non-whiskey spirits producers age and finish bourbon in their used cooperage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-headers\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewheader\"\u003eNOSE: The aroma opens on warm cinnamon notes that rest upon a layer of baked apple bread. Lying beneath are gentle classic scents of rich oak, vanilla, brown sugar, and leather. The apple brandy finish is evident the deeper you inhale, but never crosses the point of spoiling the overall balance of scents. The proof helps amplify the scents without overpowering any single one in particular, and their richness hides its full 111 proof points well. Overall, a pleasing way to start things off.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-headers\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewheader\"\u003ePALATE: Classic notes carry over to the palate as brown sugar, vanilla cream, cinnamon, and oak set the base. Exploring further brings out apple butter, baking spices, and gentle rye spice. The flavours work well together, however, considering the ages of the bourbons in the blend and the extended time in the finishing barrels, they come across as being slightly held back. Thankfully the creaminess of the mouthfeel helps to add a great depth to the overall composition and is a highlight of the sip elevating all the surrounding components around it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewheader\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-headers\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewheader\"\u003eFINISH: Vanilla cream takes charge and quickly fades to the background as a rush of cinnamon and gentle rye spice come forward. Light oak, leather, and dried apple pop up for a brief moment before dropping off. Peppercorn spice and vanilla cream linger with a warm, pleasing heat. A nice way to wrap things up, though, much like the palate, it is surprising that the higher aged bourbons in the blend don’t play a greater role here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e55% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e75cl\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Copper \u0026 Kings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56691053035845,"sku":"COPKINGAPPLEBF","price":119.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/9495\/8661\/files\/Copper_KingsAppleBrandyFinishedBlendOfKentuckyStraightBourbonWhiskey_2024_75cl1.jpg?v=1766190134","url":"https:\/\/b1yyjg-bk.myshopify.com\/products\/copper-kings-apple-brandy-finished-kentucky-exclusive-blend-of-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey-2024-75cl","provider":"Whisky Situation Old","version":"1.0","type":"link"}