There is a lot to like about Copperworks American Single Malt Release 043 on paper. At 50% ABV, 100 proof and $76.49, let us see if it lives up to expectations.
Palate
The Copperworks Release 043 proves that you do not need to smoke the malt directly to have a peated whiskey. I was a little skeptical of how much the Ardbeg cask would impact the Copperworks American Single Malt, but the impact is big. Release 043 is complex with vegetal notes. Despite the dill I picked up on the palate, I still very much enjoyed this whiskey from Copperworks.
Finish
50% ABV, 100 proof. An American single malt aged for 3 years before finishing in an Ardbeg cask for an additional year. Limited to 331 bottles. 750ml $76.49. Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by Whiskeyful or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.
The Bottom Line
Copperworks American Single Malt Release 043 delivers the goods. It is well-made, genuinely enjoyable, and at $76.49 represents solid value for what you are getting. I would happily buy this again.
