Cooper’s Craft Bourbon – The Workhorse We Don’t Talk About Enough
Coopers' Craft Bourbon
The Rant Begins
Listen—everybody loves to chase bottles. People lining up for Weller drops, flipping Russell’s 13, bragging about their newest $200 pick-up. But let’s get real: most of the time you don’t need a unicorn, you need a workhorse.
And that’s where Cooper’s Craft 100 Proof comes riding in.
Now don’t get it twisted—it’s not the boldest pour on the shelf. It’s not going to knock you over like a Booker’s or melt your face off like Stagg Jr. Nope. What this bourbon does is simple: after a long day when you’re worn down, tired, and need that warm Kentucky hug, Cooper’s Craft has your back.
Flavor Profile – Light but Honest
Here’s what you’re getting when you pour a glass of the 100 proof:
Nose: Cinnamon dust, nutmeg, toasted oak, and a little sweet vanilla peeking through.
Palate: It’s straightforward—oaky backbone, baking spice, some caramel sweetness, and a little heat. Not super deep, but plenty satisfying.
Finish: Medium length. Warm, friendly, and spiced just enough to remind you you’re drinking bourbon.
And yes, I’ll say it—this thing is light for 100 proof. I’ve had 90 proof bottles that drink heavier. But maybe that’s why it works. It doesn’t try too hard.
The Workhorse Bourbon
This isn’t about fireworks. It’s about function.
You just clocked out after a brutal shift? Cooper’s.
You spent your Saturday mowing, mulching, and swearing at the lawn mower? Cooper’s.
You need a bottle that isn’t a budget breaker but still has backbone? Cooper’s.
Brown-Forman makes the barrels, chisels the staves, and puts this bourbon through more oak than most brands ever think about. That grooved-barrel trick gives you more wood contact, more flavor, and more respect for the people who swing hammers in the cooperage every day.
B’s Take
Here’s my gripe: nobody talks about this stuff. We’re too busy chasing labels we can’t find and bottles we can’t afford. Meanwhile, Cooper’s Craft 100 Proof is sitting there for 30 bucks, waiting to warm you up.
Is it complex? Not really. Is it a unicorn? Absolutely not. But it doesn’t need to be.
This is a Tuesday-night bourbon. A bourbon that doesn’t judge you. A bourbon that says, “Sit your ass down, I got you.”
It’s sweet, it’s oaky, it’s got that cinnamon-nutmeg spice, and it wraps you up like a barrel-aged blanket. Weak? Maybe compared to the heavy hitters. But sometimes, light and honest is all you need.
So yeah—I’m ranting, because this bottle deserves more love. Cooper’s Craft 100 Proof is the workhorse of bourbon. It’s not trying to impress anybody, and that’s exactly why it’s the pour you keep coming back to.
Raise a glass to the coopers, to the barrels, and to the Kentucky hug that shows up when you need it. That’s Cooper’s Craft.
