
Looking for a bold, approachable bourbon that won’t break the bank? 🥃In this episode of The Liquor Connoisseur, we review Coopers’ Craft Barrel Reserve, a 100-proof Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey aged in chiseled and charred American white oak barrels — all handcrafted by Brown-Forman’s own cooperage. #CoopersCraft #BourbonReview #BudgetBourbon #100ProofBourbon #BourbonBeginner #theliquorconnoisseur #SippingWhiskey #kentuckybourbon #BourbonTok #whiskeylovers #BrownForman #ChiseledAndCharred #drinktoremembernottoforget @Cooperscraftbourbon What we cover:✅ The history behind Coopers’ Craft & Brown-Forman’s in-house barrel making✅ Why this $35 bourbon might be the perfect entry point for new sippers✅ Flavor notes of butterscotch, apple, vanilla, and light spice✅ What makes this bottle ideal for cocktails, gifts, and bourbon beginners✅ Who should buy it — and why it's more than just a budget bottleIf you’re curious about barrel influence, mouthfeel, and approachable heat at 100 proof, this one’s for you. Let’s sip, explore, and remember together.🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon & iHeart🎙️ Hosted by @theliquorconnoisseur📣 Tag someone who needs to graduate from the well shelfChapters / Timestamps:00:00 – Welcome & Bottle Intro 00:44 – The Brown-Forman Cooperage Story 01:06 – First Impressions & Real Cork Reveal 01:31 – Price & Liquor Store Advice 02:03 – Pouring & Legs on the Glass 02:40 – Nosing the Bourbon: Butterscotch, Corn, Oak 03:28 – First Sip Reactions 03:52 – Flavor Notes: Vanilla, Spice, Apple 04:37 – Is the Hype Real? 05:01 – Age Speculation & Maturation Guess 05:30 – Who Is This Bourbon For? 06:03 – Gifting Bourbon for Beginners 06:20 – Cocktail-Ready? Versatility at 100 Proof 06:48 – That Apple Finish Hits 07:04 – Tasting Notes: Vanilla Wafer & Leather? 07:32 – Final Thoughts & Cheers 07:58 – Flavor Breakdown Recap Coopers’ Craft Official Site: https://www.cooperscraft.comThe Liquor Connoisseur Website: https://theliquorconnoisseur.comWatch on YouTube: [youtube.com/theliquorconnoisseur]Listen on Apple Podcasts: [Search “The Liquor Connoisseur”]Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/theliquorconnoisseur08:19 – Let Us Know What You Taste!