Copper & Kings American Brandy, the Louisville distillery driving the modern revival of American brandy, has entered the Texas market through a new distribution agreement with Johnson Brothers Maverick of Texas. The brand’s core portfolio became available across the state on 1 November.
The launch centers on three flagship expressions alongside a bourbon finished in the distillery’s own brandy barrels.
“Texas has a vibrant spirits culture and an appetite for brands with personality,” said Rob Bourdon, owner and CEO of Copper & Kings. “We’re thrilled to join that conversation.”
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READ THE STORYBourdon added that the move is intended to showcase the breadth of the category. “We aim to reveal the possibilities of American brandy, whether it’s in a cocktail, enjoyed neat, or discovered through our brandy barrel-finished bourbon,” he said. “Johnson Brothers Maverick is the perfect partner to connect us with Texas enthusiasts.”
The Texas portfolio leads with Six-Year American Brandy V.S.O.P. The pot-distilled expression is aged six years and bottled at 86 proof, with a suggested retail price of $19.99 (£15).
Next is the Six-Year American Apple Brandy, Bottled-in-Bond. It is produced to the standards of the Bottled-in-Bond Act and carries a suggested retail price of $24.99 (£19).
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Completing the range is the brand’s Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The expression blends straight bourbons aged between five and more than 15 years, then finished for up to three years in Copper & Kings brandy barrels. It is priced at a suggested $29.99 (£23).
The distillery positions the lineup as a gateway for retailers, bartenders, and consumers to explore its style, spanning brandy for classic cocktails, apple brandy served neat, and bourbon shaped by brandy barrel finishing.
Founded in 2014, Copper & Kings is based in the NuLu district of Louisville, Kentucky, and has built its reputation on using pot stills to produce brandy from American wine and apples. The distillery’s Texas debut adds a new market for a category that has drawn renewed interest from bartenders seeking alternatives to whiskey and agave spirits.
Texas retailers, bars, and restaurants interested in stocking the range can contact Johnson Brothers Maverick for ordering details. Consumer availability and pricing will vary by location.
