Last month, Louisville-based Copper & Kings released a Kentucky bourbon finished in Apple Brandy Barrels. I recently visited the Copper & Kings distillery to taste and chat with Head Distiller Brandon O’Daniel.

Copper & Kings Bourbon

HerKentucky Whiskey Glass Rating: 🥃🥃🥃🥃

Nose: red apples, baking spice and oak

Taste: fruity and spicy with peppery notes. Apple, cinnamon and cardamom are very prominent, with some black pepper.

Finish: Apple pie and caramel with some woody notes