Copper & Kings Butchertown Brandy

The oak and dried fruit notes hit right away, and it sips smooth enough to have neat without ice. Been reaching for this over my usual whiskey lately, which says a lot.

I picked this up on a whim for a quiet Friday night and it surprised me — there's a real depth to it, with that oaky warmth settling in after the first sip. Not something I'd mix, honestly, it deserves to be poured on its own.

Smooth enough to sip neat, but it really shines in an old fashioned. The caramel and dried fruit notes come through without being overly sweet, and at this price I've already bought a second bottle.