W.K. Reed Whiskey bottle
W.K. Reed / Barrel RM

W.K. Reed Whiskey

  • Sourced
  • Core range

On the shelf at Great American Craft SpiritsOpen and pouring · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Proof
92
Age
Not stated
Style
Whiskey
Street price
$23.99

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“California bourbon-mash cocktail whiskey — Copperopolis copper legend branding”

Tasting notes

nose
light and sweet — vanilla, toasted oak, and a hint of fruit
palate
toasted oak and spicy vanilla with cocktail-ready sweetness
finish
medium with pleasant smoky char on the back

Mash bill

  • Corn80%
  • Rye10%
  • Barley10%

Traditional bourbon mash bill — producer cites roughly 80% corn, 10% rye, 10% barley. Blended in California specifically for cocktail versatility rather than as a sipping flagship.

Cask
Oak (bourbon-style)
Best served
cocktail

Why it's craft

Indie California blender positioning bourbon-mash whiskey for craft cocktail bars.

W.K. Reed / Barrel RM

Independent