Whiskey Row Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Review

Distillery: Copperhead Distillery—Crestwood, KY

Proof: 100.0 (50.0% ABV)

Age: Four+ Years

Mashbill: Undisclosed ratio of Corn, Wheat, and Rye

MSRP: $60

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Heritage of Proof – Proof of Quality

Bold transparency and a historical tribute converge Whiskey Row Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon from Copperhead Distillery in Crestwood, Kentucky.  Operating under the name Kentucky Artisan Distillery, Copperhead was founded in 2012 with a vision to create a facility that combined traditional distilling methods with modern flexibility, serving both their own brands and contract partners.

Bold transparency—an intentional phrase—speaks to both the flavor profile and the integrity of this release.  The 100-proof Bottled-in-Bond designation shows it meets government-regulated standards: distilled in one season, by one distiller, aged at least four years, and bottled without gimmicks.  It’s a legal promise of authenticity.  Add to that the confident, spice-sweet balance of this whiskey’s mashbill (corn, rye, and wheat in undisclosed proportions), and you get a pour that’s outstanding in all respects.

The name Whiskey Row itself pays homage to the historic stretch of Main Street in downtown Louisville—once the heart of America’s bourbon trade and still celebrated today as the self-proclaimed birthplace of bourbon.  This connection grounds the expression and ties it to a lineage of legacy and craft.

This expression is part of a broader brand relaunch, including Cask Strength and Triple Wood variants, but it stands confidently on its own.

Whiskey Row Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Review: Tasting Notes

Nose – 4.3/5

The Nose opens with corn husk and ripe cherry, giving way to a soft vanilla note.  It’s inviting without being overly rich, providing a classic bourbon backbone with more than enough nuance to your interest.

Palate – 4.6/5

An oily mouthfeel coats the Palateas a sweet mint top note introduces the sip, followed by baked apples appearing mid-sip, accented with a light dusting of cinnamon.  The interplay between fruit and spice notes suggests successful grain integration and effective barrel aging.

Finish – 4.6/5

The Finish is long and lingering, just what you would ask for out of a quality bourbon.  With the fruit and spice notes hanging on gracefully while a touch of late spice gives it a highly satisfying closing kick.

Value – 4.8/5

At $60, this bourbon punches well above its price point.  Even if we completely discard the Bottled-in-Bond designation and only look to the actual whiskey, this is a pour that feels more premium than its price tag suggests.  For enthusiasts who appreciate structured flavor and bottled-in-bond reliability, it’s a smart buy.

Whiskey Row Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Review: The Verdict

Confident, composed, and “well-built”, Whiskey Row Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon earns a solid place in the Platinum tier.  It delivers refined layers of flavor, a wonderfully oily texture, and significant appeal from its long Finish all-the-while staying grounded in historical standards.  If the brand’s other expressions build on this foundation, Whiskey Row is a label to watch.

Verdict – 4.6/5

We score each bourbon based on nose, palate, finish, and value.

Scoring System:

• Platinum – 4.5 – 5
• Gold – 4 – 4.5
• Silver – 3 – 4
• Bronze – <3