Copper Still Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey

A little background

Copper Still Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey from Copper Mountain Beverage Company is an Indiana bourbon that’s been aged for over two years. According to the brand, their bourbon is made from Sweet Indiana Corn and a hint of spicy rye to give a perfect balance of sweetness and spice.  This bourbon is bottled at 45% ABV and has a retail price of right around $20 USD.

(Tasted neat from a Glencairn Glass)

Color

Deep Gold

Nose

Egg custard, lemon, toasted marshmallow, and an abundance of corn sweetness. The nose is quite hot for 90 proof.

Palate

A sweet palate with notes of maple syrup, flat lemon lime soda, milk chocolate, orange rind, and youthful corn.

Finish

Bitter chocolate, orange rind, syrup, and a Peach Bellini quality. The finish is quite drying and short lived.

In closing

Overall, there isn’t anything off-putting or wrong with Copper Still Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey. However, it does lack in complexity and mouthfeel. For a bottle that’s only been aged around two years, this bourbon is actually quite impressive. The peach and lemon-lime components are quite enjoyable and unique. Is it youthful, yes. But for a bottle that will only set you back $20, there aren’t a whole lot of negative things we can say.

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