Copper & Kings launches double-aged American brandy

Louisville-based Copper & Kings American Brandy Co has bottled a brandy that has been matured in both Bourbon barrels and American single malt whiskey barrels.

Way Up West has been aged in American single malt whiskey barrels and Bourbon barrels

Way Up West is a limited edition release and spent 30 months in each type of barrel.

It was made from a blend of “classic” brandy grapes: Muscat, Chenin Blanc and French Colombard.

Bottled at 54% abv, without chill-filtration or added caramel colouring, Way Up West has been priced at RRP US$65 per 750ml.

Joe Heron, Copper & Kings founder, said: “This is a damn fine glass of liquid gold. The lushness of the Pacific north-west meets the swagger of Kentucky and crashes quite forcefully into the dimension of exceptional American single malt whiskey.

“Another adventure and another illustration that you can’t fence Copper & Kings in. This is really very special American brandy – a thoughtful expression of fruit distillate, a departure, an adventure and well worth the trip and back.”