The palette offers a surprising softness with juicy bursts of candied orange and hints of cedar that carry through to. Aromas of almond and toffee give way to reveal a delicate floral perfume. A C- is two stars.ĭ+ to D-: Below average whiskey. Copper Tongue has a surprising mellowness uncommon of a cask strength 16 year old bourbon. A B- is three stars.Ĭ+ to C-: Average whiskey. The best of the mass market whiskeys fit in this category, as do the bulk of the premium brands. Appearance: This liquid is a very clear, medium amber that beads and forms thick tears. Find a 750mL bottle in select markets for 100. Vital Stats: 89.8 proof, made from an undisclosed mash bill and aged 16 years. Five stars.Ī-: A fine bottle of whiskey, representing the top end of the conventional, premium range.ī and B-: Good and above average. Tasting Notes: Orphan Barrel Copper Tongue Tennessee Bourbon. Above five stars.Ī: An outstanding bottle of whiskey, but lacking that special something which makes for a true masterpiece. A+: A masterpiece and one of the ten best whiskeys of its type. Some "premium" whiskeys really are quite terrible, while some mass market products are good enough to pour into a decanter and serve to the Duke of Edinburgh. The following indicators should be taken as only a guide and not a set of hard and fast rules. For more information about Diageo, their people, brands, and performance, visit Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice.The Whiskey Reviewer uses a letter-based rating system, instead of the numerical 100-grade rating system. Every Orphan Barrel is meticulously bottled with pride to ensure these rare whiskies are treated with the care they deserve because once they’re gone, they’re gone forever. However, we like to think the project is founded in dark, quiet corners of rickhouses around the world where great whiskeys are just waiting to be discovered.ĭiageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Casamigos and Don Julio tequilas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Tanqueray and Guinness.ĭiageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE: DGE) and their products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world. The project is owned and run by DIAGEO and headquartered in Tullahoma, Tenn. We are inspired by creativity, delicious whiskey, good times and great stories. is an endeavor to rescue nearly forgotten barrels of delicious whiskey and share them with discerning adult consumers. Orphan Barrel reminds discerning adult fans lucky enough to get their hands on a bottle to sip slowly and responsibly.ĪBOUT ORPHAN BARREL WHISKY DISTILLING CO.
Beginning this June, the new variant will begin rolling out in select markets across the nation for consumers to purchase for a suggested retail price of $100. Orphan Barrel Copper Tongue is a highly limited release, and as past variants have been highly sought after, whiskey aficionados and collectors will want to get a hold of it when they see it.
At 89.8 proof (44.9%), bourbon fans can best enjoy Orphan Barrel Copper Tongue neat or thoughtfully garnished with a slice of pear. This 16-year-old bourbon boasts an approachable and mellow profile balanced by juicy bursts of candied orange and hints of cedar.
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