It was so good, we walked out of there with two bottles, their Kooper Family rye (our very favorite) and their Sweetheart if the Rodeo bourbon (90 proof blended bourbon whiskey). Both are quite drinkable neat. But we also had fun making old fashioneds with both, as well. At just $45 a bottle, it's a heck of a deal. So much better than most is the $50 to $80 whiskeys we buy. Plus, as an added bonus, the Kooper family is very hospitable, informative, fun to hang out with at the bar, and they offer nice tastings at a great price ($16 for three pours), which allows you to determine which bottle is your favorite. You can't get that experience or that level of service at any liquor store! If you find yourself within an hour of this place, you need to visit! While you're in town, checkout the big antique store in Giddiness and have lunch or dinner at Los Patrones. Giddings will soon become one of your favorite towns. read more

I've pasted Koopers a few times and this time I thought I would stop. Super nice decor - nice place to hangout. But on to the whisky's. At 11:30 am on a Tuesday, I had the place to myself. The young lady behind the bar was super nice and let me sample a few offerings. I settled in The Prodigal Son. Smooth, not too peppery. Nice sipper. Once I got home, I poured me a bigger taste. Very good and added a few pieces of Sonic ice and that was it. Good pour. read more

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Day trip out to Kooper Family Whiskey on a Saturday after eating BBQ at Truth BBQ. Pulled up on a Saturday. They have parking in front of building and on the side. Entering the building you find the it's set up like a bar, as it's dark inside. Several different sitting areas. They have a menu with prices and different options of what to get like drinks, old fashioned, or flights of whiskey. The person working behind the counter was nice and friendly and answered our questions with a smile. We got a variety of drinks and flights along with some samples. We sat and talked and played a game of cards. Yes, they have decks of cards to use while there. I recommend you do a day trip or stop along your way to Austin as this place is a hidden gem. read more

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Found nearby my house... The single barrel, bourbon whiskey. It's got a nice bite to it and what I would describe as high notes. I want to use the words "crispy with a kick" to describe it. Very enjoyable. A little higher alcohol proof at 46%, compared to Crown at 40%. Have really enjoyed it as a straight sipper. Will be trying other offering soon. The sales person at the shop where I found. It was very nice and said he's had to restock it multiple times this week. The bottle looks pretty classy from the art ... to the clear bottom contrasting with the honey brown liquid. read more

When I received it, it was packaged very well. The flavor is very smooth. Great taste with a cigar.

I cannot believe that I have not written a Kooper review seeing that I have been a fan for years. I was first introduced to Kooper at the old Bert & Ernie's General Store that has unfortunately closed. Kooper bourbon became one of my favorites after just two sips of my Kooper old-fashioned cocktail. How big of a fan, you ask. Well, I time my trips to - from Houston to coincide with their tasing room hours. This is a family-owned distillery and Mr. & Mrs. Kooper have a great family story. That is grandpa Kooper on the label of their Family Rye. Check out their website. The tasting room is located hard off 290 E between Giddings and Carmine, and it is easy to fly right past it. The tasting room is quite comfortable and perfect for enjoying a cocktail or tasting. Service is beyond fantastic, and their Whiskey concierges are extremely knowledgeable and will guide you toward your perfect bourbon or rye. My two favorites are the single barrel and the Sweetheart of the Rodeo bourbons. The single barrel is a tasting room exclusive. At 92 Proof, 46% Alc. by Vol this bourbon will put hair on your chest as it starts leathery strong and has a citrus finish. I usually enjoy it with one small ice cube. No large ice rocks or balls for me! It is also good as a base for your OF. Sweetheart at 90 Proof, 45% Alc. by Vol. is a smooth everyday sipping bourbon. It is sweet on the nose with a bit of a bite to start but the vanilla, caramel, and chocolate round it out for a great finish. I drink this straight and as a base for an OF. The price point for these bourbons is more than reasonable. Pro tip: Our big box liquor stores, like Total, carry a limited selection of their offerings. read more

Ambience, no crowds, customer service, old fashioned is THE bomb....and the smell of the whiskey barrels is amazing! The whiskey with the rabbit on the label is a must buy! It's a best kept secret. Shh.... read more

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A "must-stop" location on your way between Houston and Austin if you enjoy great bourbon. They will let you sample their bourbons and will make a killer Old Fashioned. The inside is well-apportioned and comfortable. It's a great place to stop, grab a drink, and a bottle or two. The service I've encountered in the half-dozen times I've stopped here is nothing less than welcoming, hospitable, and friendly. Highly recommended!!! read more

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Beautiful gem ! Masculine interior. Bartenders know their craft and beautiful woman that know about whiskey?!? TAKE MY MONEY!! In all seriousness, rye is a notch above Michters American. On par with some of the 200$ whiskeys I've gambled on. Koopers will be my must stock rye from now on........ until the hipsters drive up the prices! read more

Really cute and cozy place. We enjoyed the decor and how comfortable it felt. I'm not a big whiskey drinker but their whiskey sour was amazing! My husband on the other hand is a whiskey man and he loved their old fashioned. Staff was also very friendly and knowledgeable. We definitely recommend this place. read more

Chill, moody atmosphere pairs well with great whiskey and tasty mixology. Get the tasting because their range of offerings all deserve a taste. I always stock up on my favorites when going. Love it! read more

Update from my previous review. You know how it is...sometimes you might have had a couple whiskeys and then you write a review and after a while you say to yourself "self, was it really that good?" Well, my self told me that yes it was. im here to say that Kooper's is actually better than I remember. If you love whiskey, and especially bourbon...you simply MUST try this place. Filled with good music, chill folks that can hold a good conversation, and best of all...great whiskeys and related cocktails. About 5 minutes in and you will be going through an evaluation of what you like. 10 minutes in you will have found some tasty treat you didn't know about. Drink some and enjoy the great atmosphere. Buy some and text your friends and gloat. Take some home and serve and amaze them. Good, good stuff here. Leave your attitude at the door and prepare for glory! You gonna looooooove! No food here but they don't mind if you bring something. read more

What a gem!!! My better half offered to stop by on our way to Round Top and who am I to turn down a pre-shopping beverage? Atmosphere: I loved it. Great man cave type feel. Very dark and relaxing with barrels displayed and great lounge seating. What I found really cool was that it smelled just like distilleries we visited a few months back in Kentucky. It was awesome. Service: The bartender Destiny needs a promotion. She was quick, friendly and crazy knowledgeable. She chatted with us for quite a while about the whiskey and had so many great recommendations for things to do around Brenham. We visited 4 of them and they did not disappoint. Whiskey: By no means am I an expert, but this was right up there with some of the great pours I had in Kentucky. If you like Ryes, I recommend the Barrel Reserve and for Bourbon we got a bottle of Prodigal Son. Neither will last long in my collection. Simply amazing stuff they are bottling. Keep it up! Will definitely be back again. read more

I stopped here on my way back from a trip & had a tasting. I like most of their blends, but my favorite is the sour mash, Prodigal Son bourbon. It's pretty smooth with a sweetness as their description suggests. Yesterday my wife & I made an afternoon hanging out there. I tried an Old Fashioned, smoked. It was excellent! If you like whiskey & are passing through Ledbetter TX., Kooper Family Whiskey is definitely worth a visit. read more

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We stopped here on our way to Austin. It's a beautiful, cozy spot with knowledgeable staff who will encourage you to try something to fit your preference. Hubby had an old fashioned. I had a strawberry bourbon lemonade. They were both amazing. Highly recommended for whiskey lovers. read more

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Cool atmosphere, laid back, and cozy. I'm no bourbon aficionado, but I know they didn't taste like gasoline. My only critique would be to have some kind of finger food. Pretzels, charcuterie, etc. Keep krushing it Koopers! read more

What a great find we happened to drive by. The owner was behind the bar mixing fantastic cocktails and explaining the different types of bourbon and rye. Nice tasting and the inside was cozy, elegant, and a really cool place to hang out. Nice place to meet new people and just enjoy the atmosphere. read more

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Such a welcoming environment. Tiffany is very knowledgeable of all the blends. The Whiskey Sour and Smoked Old Fashioned are my all time faves. The seating area, old music and dark walls with old pictures make for a very relaxing visit. read more

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I encountered some car trouble (read: a large piece of metal encountered my car), rendering it non-drivable today. I pulled over off of highway 290 where I was en route from Austin to Houston to assess the damage & was working on coordinating towing, Uber, etc and was pretty frazzled. A lovely young lady pulled up and asked if I needed help, if I had towing arranged, etc - she let me know that Kooper Family Whiskey was her family establishment and after we chatted for a moment and I told her I had things in the works, she offered to let me use their Wi-Fi, their AC (it was 105° outside!), to grab a coke, and stay as long as I needed until I had help arrive. That type of kindness from someone you don't even know goes a very long way. Now, I ended up stuck on the phone in my car with OnStar for the next half hour, but Tiffany, if you ever read this, thank you so much for your kindness today. We will be making special trip to Ledbetter to say hello in the very near future! read more

Stopped by Koopers going from Austin to Houston and so glad we did! The Kooper Family Rye is so delicious! It has a nice spicy flavor. The space is nice and relaxing. Highly recommended. read more

Great service and better drinks!! Worth the stop. The old fashion with the truffle chocolate is amazing

What?? A great little distillery en route to Austin from Cypress? Yes Please! I stopped in here for a tester of 3 and was delighted with this space and the whiskey. One of the owner's served and she was very welcoming and in the know. I will definitely return to this great place in Ledbetter. read more

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Great whiskey, great environment, amazing family. If you can take the time to go check this place out it will be worth your time.

This is one of my favorite Texas whiskies but we finally had the opportunity to visit their distillery in Ledbetter and were left more in love with the whole company. Aside from buying several limited edition bottles that we could only get there, we had the honor of enjoying a flight and old fashioned while chatting with Michelle about the company. While we sat at the bar, we had the opportunity to watch regulars and newcomers enjoy the purposeful atmosphere and great drinks. We'll absolutely be back and hope to keep supporting and watching this brand as it grows. read more

We stopped by during the Yarn Crawl and we were glad we did. I am not usually a boubon drinker but I like to try new drinks. The Smoked Old Fashion was sooo good. Take a bite of chocolate and then a sip! You'll love it. read more

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March 25 my sister and I were out on a little journey just traveling through seeing with the where my nieces have went to college just traveling the country Road. Ran across the billboard that said Kooper Family Whiskey. Next thing you know we were there. It's a small but cozy place we you can kick back and enjoy Flight tasting or a cocktail or two. The service was outstanding and their description of each offering to be taste was on point. Will be heading back this Friday to pick up my reserve bottle of the Cooper. Family barrel reserve rye. Can't wait to add it to my collection. PapaJo Rosenberg Texas come down and sit a spell. read more

Kooper Family Whiskey - Flight Tasting - Distilleries Near Me - Ledbetter, Texas

This place was AWESOME. The flavors for their whiskeys were distinct and absolutely delicious. I had a bourbon flight of three different kind, and then when the owner found out I had never had rye whiskey, she gave me a couple tastes of different ryes she made. I ended up buying a bottle of both my favorite from the flight as well as it's rye counterpart. So good! Also, it's super cute inside with barrels and little clusters of intimate seating. Will absolutely be back! read more

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Great place to stop for a sampling of this husband and wife duo's craft whiskey offerings, or to enjoy one of their amazing cocktails at the bar. read more

An awesome place and the sweetest bartender, Destiny! We will be back on our next road trip

Great service and great tasting whiskey. We actually bought a bottle for a Christmas gift. The ambiance was well thought out.

This place is absolutely amazing! I love the Michelle and Ashlynn! The whiskey is incredible! Even though I can't get enough of the Kooper Family Rye or the single Barrel.... I love the people who run it. They greet me by name and I truly know how to build relationships around a product that bring people together. I love the whisky... but the service and heart behind it is what immediately sold me on Kooper Family Whiskey! Love you guys! -David and Dana read more

Stopped in based on a sign we saw on the highway and were so impressed. Amazing tasting flights & delicious cocktails. I loved the blackeyed rye. Tiffany was our bartender and was lovely! read more

Great whiskey and ambiance! We bought a bottle of rye and bourbon. Some of the best we have had in the area. Will come again!

Just stopped by the Kooper Family Whiskey Tasting Room. I can't say enough good things about this place. Tiffany made us feel welcomed as soon as we walked in. The room is a little dark but perfectly sets the ambience for what's coming. After a perfectly made whiskey sour and tasting a couple of the great whiskeys we walked away with two bottles of whiskey that we can't wait to share with friends and family. Definitely will be back! read more

We were on our way home from the antique shows in Round Top, stopped in this place cause we didn't know what it was (we were really wanting food) and we were told it's a like a small whiskey boutique. Ok that's fine so we sat to rest and have a drink but the rude ass young lady said that we were already drunk and had been drinking.... FIRST OF ALL I hadn't had a drink all day, my elderly and handicapped mother hadn't had anything but water and my veteran boyfriend only had 1 drink earlier at one of the shows. SO FOR THIS B***H to tell me and mom we couldn't be served because we been drinking to much today and my bf he could only have a tiny tiny little sip was extremely insulting and rude. That b***h doesn't know what drunk is obviously nor can she tell if anyone's been drinking. We felt very discriminated against and we do t know what her problem was To bad she judged the book by the cover. read more

This is a really great gem that you need to visit. Super friendly staff and i highly recommend!!

Great whiskies, lovely atmosphere. Owners provide wonderful hospitality and conversation. read more

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We had a great time doing a tasting with Michelle at Kooper's. The bourbons they have are delicious. We shared a flight, then got a smoked Old Fashioned. Great quality and great experience! Stop in if you're in the area! read more

This place is AMAZING! It's one of those hidden treasures in Ledbetter - Kooper Family Whiskey has a tasting room now and the vibe is as phenomenal as the flight of whiskey! The owners are just as special!!!! You will be blown away by walking through the front door! You're going to want to stay awhile for sure! Please stop by and meet this young family that is driven by passion, traditions and family! It has inspired them to become entrepreneurs and share their love for whiskey! read more

We walked in on our way back from Round Top. We stood around for awhile and didn't get greeted or knew what kind of service we could get. My husband loves whiskey, wish we could have had better service. read more