Koopers Whiskey Unveils 7 Year Old Rye Finished in Cognac Casks
Koopers Whiskey has unveiled Koopers Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in Cognac Casks.
The limited edition whiskey was distilled in Indiana from a mash bill of 45% corn, 51% rye, and 4% barley. After aging for seven years in new, charred American white oak barrels, the whiskey was then finished in hand-selected French Cognac casks in Texas for eleven weeks and bottled at 96 proof (48% ABV).
Koopers Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in Cognac Casks is described as having aromas of “toffee pudding, candied apple, and sweet tobacco.” The palate exhibits “a balance of rye spice and rounded sweetness with warm spiced vanilla and brown sugar.” The finish “lingers with caramelized fruit, black pepper, and subtle oak.”
Koopers Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in Cognac Casks is limited to 225 bottles and is now available exclusively at the Koopers Whiskey tasting room in Ledbetter, Texas for $80 per 750 mL bottle.
Source: Koopers Whiskey.