We are excited to announce that in addition to whiskey tastings, experiences, and education, the Copper Widow brand has expanded to a fully licensed distillery!

The distillery has a bonded warehouse in Lubbock, Texas, where we have set aside a stock of sourced whiskey, and we are working with family, friends, and investors to expand in the future.

Our facility is small, but mighty. We have a stock of aging whiskey, both Bourbon and Rye, that are maturing in the West Texas climate. We have a front office area where we receive visitors and share samples of our pilot release (see Copper Widow Paradox Straight Bourbon below!) The warehouse is also the only place where you can buy a bottle of your own.

If you’d like to visit our warehouse to taste the Bourbon, chat about whiskey, buy a bottle, or just see what we’re up to, let us know when you'd like to come see us.

Copper Widow Paradox Straight Bourbon

Our pilot release has a 4-year age statement and is presented at 50% ABV (100 proof). The mash bill is listed on the bottle and is 75% corn, 21% Rye and 4% malt.

The color is a rich amber with a blush of red. The viscosity falls somewhere in the mid-range being not terribly thin, it clings to the glass just a bit, but is not oily.

It has a classic Bourbon's bright nose with oak and brown sugar caramel. Breaking through in the background is a hint of evergreen – pine or Juniper.

On first sip the whiskey is medium bodied and obviously a Bourbon. It has a classic sweetness, in this case reminiscent of table sugar. It continues with a hint of halloween caramels, but not cloyingly so. A hit of White pepper hints at the impact of the Rye and barrel spice. It rings through the finish as a tingle on the lips and tongue.

The medium finish is dry and tannic. It lays down just a bit of menthol to cool the mouth, tingle the lips, and is of medium length.

Copper Widow Paradox Straight Bourbon is a simple and classic craft Bourbon. At 50% ABV it will appeal to Bourbon enthusiasts, but may strike newer palates as being a bit hot.

Paradox is Copper Widow's sourced spirits product line. The Straight Bourbon is from North Carolina, aged for a short time and adjusted for proof in Lubbock, then bottled in Houston by Drop of the Creator Spirits.