Kooper Family Single Barrel Bourbon

A little background

Kooper Family Whiskey is located in Ledbetter, Texas. Founded in 2012, the blending house concept started out as a hobby for husband and wife duo Troy and Michelle Kooper. That hobby quickly turned into a 100% family-owned and operated whiskey blending business. Sourcing whiskey and carefully blending small batches together is how Kooper Family Whiskey gets its unique flavor profile. Kooper Family Single Barrel Bourbon is a 4-5 Year Old Single Barrel Bournon that was distilled in Indiana and aged in Texas. This bourbon has a mash bill consisting of 75% Corn, 21% Rye, and 4% Malt. Kooper Family Single Barrel Bourbon is bottled at 92 Proof and is available in Texas for $45 USD.

(Tasted neat from a Glencairn Glass)

Color

Dark Gold

Nose

Orange citrus, sweet tea, vanilla, maple syrup, and caramel. A beautiful nose!

Palate

The palate has a wonderful mouthfeel with sweet notes of maple syrup, sweet tea, cinnamon, orange citrus, and a dusting of cocoa.

Finish

The sweet tea and and orange citrus from the nose and palate carry through to the finish, along with notes of honey, chocolate, and baking spice.

In closing

Kooper Family Single Barrel Bourbon starts off with a beautiful nose that will instantly draw you in. The palate is thick and chalked full of delicious sweet flavors. There was a wonderful sweet tea, maple syrup, and orange citrus note throughout that I found to be particularly enjoyable. Although not cask strength, I do feel that this bourbon was bottled at just the right proof. Like all other releases we’ve tried from Kooper Family, this single barrel bourbon is quite enjoyable and priced at a very reasonable price. Be sure to buy two bottles, as I can guarantee you that you’ll want a backup!

NOTE: The sample used for this review was provided at no cost courtesy of Kooper Family Distillery. We thank them for the sample and for allowing us to review it with no strings attached.