Cooperstown Select Straight Bourbon Review
Mashbill: Corn, rye, oats, malted barley from a local farm
Barrel char: No. 3
Barrel manufacturer: Adirondack Barrel Co.
Barrel size: 15, 30, & 53 gallons
Age: 3-4 years
Proof off the still: 146-150°
Barrel entry proof: 110-112°
Bottling proof: 100°
Type of still: copper pot
Still manufacturer: Carl (Germany)
Nose 👃: Earthy. Dried cranberry. Orange zest.
Palate 👅: English toffee. Dark chocolate. Vanilla custard. Brown sugar. Oak. Medium viscosity mouthfeel.
Finish 🏁: Baking spices. Black tea. Toffee. Oak. Medium in length.
Overall thoughts? I find this to be an enjoyable bourbon. I’ll happily go back to this bottle. I appreciate the blending of small barrels with traditional barrels to add complexity.
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