I have been looking forward to getting my hands on Copperworks American Single Malt Whiskey Release 048. Bottled at 50% abv); 750ml; $69 and priced at $69.99, it promises genuine character.
Nose
Aromas of plum fruit, chocolate and beer foam.
Palate
Notes of lemon rind, chocolate covered cherry and pale ale.
Finish
American Single Malt partially finished in Manzanilla Sherry casks; 100 proof (50% abv); 750ml; $69.99 MSRP For a classic single malt this whisky struggles to provide a familiar profile. The brand has done a decent job of mixing the beer malt flavors with those more reminiscent of a classic scotch. It is also a fair bit hotter proof-wise than your everyday single malts and for all of these reasons I find it to be a bit unbalanced. Not a bad whiskey and fun for an experiment but maybe not right for an every-day-drinker.
The Bottom Line
Copperworks American Single Malt Whiskey Release 048 is fine — not bad, not great, just fine. At $69.99, I think there are better options in this range if you are willing to look around.
