Koopers Father's Office is an ambitious bourbon finished with both Brazilian Amburana and Japanese Mizunara oak. The result is a fragrant, evolving pour full of cinnamon, sandalwood, coconut, and rich spice that rewards slow sipping—and maybe a little experimentation with cigar pairings.

A review of 1845 Distilling Co.'s First Lady of Texas Bourbon. An approachable 88-proof Texas bourbon designed to welcome new bourbon drinkers without sacrificing flavor.