Coopers' Craft Barrel Reserve is a premium bourbon from Brown-Forman, the company that also makes Jack Daniel's and Woodford Reserve. The bourbon is aged for a minimum of three years in new, charred American oak barrels and is made using a combination of traditional and experimental techniques. The result is a bourbon that has a complex flavor profile with notes of caramel, vanilla, and oak, as well as a smooth finish. This expression is a bold and complex Kentucky bourbon bottled at 100 proof.
The nose has heavy oak with hints of smoke and char that are spiced with hints of cinnamon. I get a bit of leather with a hit of citrus fruit. The flavor profile has load of caramel and sweet candy coat with more fruity pear and citrus. I liked the finish which had more of those cinnamon spice notes that provided a nice bite.
Overall, Coopers' Craft Barrel Reserve is a high-quality bourbon that is perfect for sipping neat or on the rocks. It is an excellent choice for bourbon connoisseurs and anyone looking for a premium, smooth-drinking bourbon.
