Koopers Whiskey will debut a unique take on Texas-made bourbon this Saturday with its Koopers 10-Year-Old Straight Rye Whiskey. The extremely limited expression will only be available in Ledbetter, Texas at the Koopers Whiskey tasting room.
Koopers said the rye whiskey “spent nine years maturing in a previously used Buffalo Trace bourbon barrel, creating a unique example of extended secondary maturation in American whiskey.”
Koopers 10-Year-Old Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in a Buffalo Trace Barrel
Mash Bill: 100% Rye
Age: 10 Years Old
Finish: 7-Year-Old Used Buffalo Trace Bourbon Barrel (9 years)
Proof: 50% ABV
Volume: 375ml
State of Distillation: Illinois
Price: $50 per 374 ml bottle
Availability: Extremely limited, 231 bottles
Tasting Notes: (from the distillery):”On the nose, the whiskey opens with bold rye spice layered with baked rye bread, vanilla bean, orange peel, and oak. The palate delivers a rich and complex profile featuring dark caramel, toffee, black pepper, cherry, and tobacco leaf, underscored by the intensity of aging in the Texas heat. The finish is long and warming, with lingering notes of toasted coconut, dark chocolate, and pipe tobacco.”
For more information, visit Koopers Whiskey’s official website.
Source: Koopers Whiskey
"This whiskey tells our story better than anything we've released. It starts with our roots at Koval Distillery in Chicago, where Michelle and I trained as distillers under Dr. Robert Birnecker. Koval gave us our start by allowing us access to unaged distillate while we were building our plans. But along the way, we fell in love with the art of aging, blending, and maturation—and that ultimately came to define who we are.”
About Koopers Whiskey
(From the distillery): Koopers Whiskey is a family-owned Texas whiskey brand rooted in time-honored, old-world blending traditions. Founded by Troy Kooper and Michelle Kooper, the company crafts boutique Texas Bourbons and Ryes that reflect both the spirit of Texas and a commitment to quality without pretense. Each Koopers expression showcases a dedication to flavor, maturity, and complexity, allowing the whiskey itself to take center stage. Focused on maturation, blending, finishing, and exceptional craftsmanship, Koopers Whiskey creates distinctive, high-quality spirits designed to bring people together. The result is an elevated tasting experience that consistently delights the senses and leaves a lasting impression. Visit the Koopers Whiskey tasting room at 100 West U.S. 290, Ledbetter, TX 78945, or shop online at https://www.KoopersWhiskey.com.
