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Cooperstown Select Straight Bourbon Review

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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