What Copper & Kings does

Copper & Kings is a craft American brandy and bourbon distillery headquartered at 1121 E. Washington St. in Louisville, Kentucky's Butchertown neighborhood. Founded in 2014 and acquired by Bourdon Spirits Company LLC from Constellation Brands in November 2025, the company operates a single-site distillery that functions as a production facility, tourism destination, and hospitality venue. Its core product portfolio centers on American Brandy (distilled from California grapes, aged six years in bourbon barrels, $19.99), American Apple Brandy (Michigan apples, $24.99), and Kentucky Straight Bourbon finished in Copper & Kings apple brandy barrels ($29.99), with a recent extension into tequila-barrel finishing via 'Apple in Tequila.'

The underlying production technology combines traditional copper-pot distillation with proprietary cross-finishing (brandies aged in bourbon barrels; bourbon finished in brandy barrels) and a music-barrel aging method in which vibration keeps spirit in motion during maturation. All products carry a no-additives, no-added-sugar positioning. Distribution is predominantly direct-to-consumer: a Shopify-powered e-commerce storefront with nationwide shipping, an on-site retail shop, a public-access rooftop bar (operated with resident food partner Cultured Charcuterie), guided distillery tours (Brandy in Bourbon Country at $38/person; Distiller's Select Reserve Barrel Experience at $58/person), and private event hosting (weddings, corporate buyouts, Derby events, Meesh Meesh culinary collaborations at $165/person).

The business is the only featured brandy stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, ranking #5 of 372 Louisville attractions on Tripadvisor, and earns its revenue from a diversified mix of packaged-goods sales, on-premise consumption, tour ticket fees, and private-event bookings. Customer segments are predominantly individual consumers — premium spirits enthusiasts, Bourbon Trail tourists, local hospitality seekers, and private event hosts — with marketing and venue partnerships (Louisville City FC, Louisville Kings, Cultured Charcuterie, Meesh Meesh) serving as demand-generation and ecosystem-buildout rather than revenue concentration.

Name

Copper & Kings

Legal name

Bourdon Spirits Company LLC

Website

https://copperandkings.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Copper & Kings is a Louisville, Kentucky craft distillery producing American brandy, apple brandy, bourbon, and specialty spirits using proprietary cross-finishing in bourbon barrels. Founded in 2014 and acquired by Bourdon Spirits Company in 2025, it sells DTC via e-commerce, on-site retail, tours, and a rooftop bar, serving premium spirits enthusiasts and Kentucky Bourbon Trail tourists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Spirits

NAICS

Distilleries (312140), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (42482)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spirits Distillery Tours & Tastings (Whiskey, Rum, Gin, Vodka) (THAJAGAF), Premium, Rare & Collectible Alcohol Retail (Fine Wine/Spirits) (CRANAAAJ), Spirits/Cocktail Bars Operated by Producers (THAFALAJ)

Keywords

• Craft spirits distillation
• American brandy production
• Bourbon barrel aging
• Distillery tours experiences
• Craft beverage manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Louisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Spirits Sales: Direct sales of American brandy, apple brandy, bourbon, and specialty spirits through e-commerce and distillery retail. Core portfolio includes American Brandy ($19.99), American Apple Brandy ($24.99), Kentucky Straight Bourbon ($29.99), Apple in Tequila, and Legacy Collection bundles ($75).
2. Distillery Tours & Experiences: Paid guided tour experiences including Brandy in Bourbon Country Tour ($38/person) and Distiller's Select Reserve Barrel Experience ($58/person). Experiences include welcome cocktails, guided tastings, and exclusive pours.
3. Hospitality & Events: Rooftop bar revenue, private event bookings (weddings, corporate events, Derby events), and special culinary pairing events like Meesh Meesh collaboration ($165/person).
4. Merchandise: Sale of branded merchandise including apparel and accessories through the distillery shop and online.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Copper & Kings manufactures and sells craft American brandy, American apple brandy, Kentucky straight bourbon, and specialty aged spirits such as Apple in Tequila. The distillery complements its bottled spirits with a destination hospitality business that includes paid guided distillery tours, a rooftop bar and tasting room, and private event hosting for weddings and corporate gatherings.

Product overview

Copper & Kings is an American brandy distillery located in Louisville, Kentucky, offering a portfolio of spirits centered on American brandy and bourbon. The core product lineup includes American Brandy (distilled from California grapes, $19.99), American Apple Brandy (distilled from Michigan apples, $24.99), Kentucky Straight Bourbon (aged 5-17+ years with brandy barrel finish, $29.99), and Apple in Tequila (125.2 proof 12-year brandy aged in tequila barrels). These products are unified by their aging process in bourbon barrels and shared commitment to no additives or added sugar. The company also offers The Legacy Collection bundle ($75) combining all three main spirits. Beyond packaged goods, Copper & Kings operates a distillery with tours and experiences (Brandy in Bourbon Country Tour at $38/person and Distiller's Select Reserve Barrel Experience at $58/person), a rooftop bar serving cocktails, and private event hosting services including weddings and corporate events. The company positions itself as the only stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail featuring brandy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Legacy Collection: Bundle featuring American Brandy V.S.O.P., American Apple Brandy, and Bourbon from Copper & Kings.
• American Brandy
• American Apple Brandy
• Kentucky Straight Bourbon
• Apple in Tequila

Products and services

• American Brandy Copper & Kings American Brandy distilled from California grapes and aged six years in American oak bourbon barrels. Sold with no additives and no added sugar at $19.99 per bottle for individual consumers shopping the e-commerce storefront, distillery retail shop, and tasting room.
• American Apple Brandy Copper & Kings American Apple Brandy distilled from Michigan apple harvests and aged at least six years in American oak bourbon barrels. Sold with no additives and no added sugar at $24.99 per bottle for individual consumers and tasting room visitors.
• Kentucky Straight Bourbon Copper & Kings Kentucky Straight Bourbon, a 5+ year aged blend of 5-17+ year bourbons finished for up to 3 years in American Apple Brandy barrels, sold at $29.99 per bottle. Targeted at individual premium spirits enthusiasts and Bourbon Trail visitors.
• Apple in Tequila Specialty release of a 125.2 proof, 12-year-old apple brandy aged 5 years in an ex-bourbon barrel and then 7 years in a Tequila barrel. Targeted at premium spirits collectors and Copper & Kings brand enthusiasts; price is not publicly listed.
• The Legacy Collection Bundle combining American Brandy V.S.O.P., American Apple Brandy, and Bourbon, all aged a minimum of 6 years in American oak bourbon barrels with no additives or added sugar. Priced at approximately $75 total for individual consumers and gift buyers.
• Brandy in Bourbon Country Tour Guided 1-hour distillery tour with a complimentary welcome cocktail, copper pot still room visit, barrelhouse exploration showcasing the music-influenced aging process, and guided tasting of the legacy collection. Sold at $38 per person to Kentucky Bourbon Trail tourists and individual visitors.
• Distiller's Select: Reserve Barrel Experience Exclusive 1-hour tasting experience including a reserve barrel thief tasting pulled from upcoming releases, rare distillery-exclusive pours, and experimental spirits, available Friday through Sunday. Sold at $58 per person to premium spirits enthusiasts and Bourbon Trail visitors.
• The Rooftop Bar Walk-in rooftop bar and lounge serving Copper & Kings cocktails, spirits, beer, and wine with cityscape views, paired with food from Cultured Charcuterie. Open 11AM-6PM Sunday-Wednesday and 11AM-10PM Thursday-Saturday; no reservations required. Served to local Louisville visitors, Bourbon Trail tourists, and event attendees.
• Private Event Hosting Event hosting services for weddings, corporate events, Derby buyouts, rooftop bar buyouts, birthday parties, and custom celebrations across multiple spaces including the Distillery Courtyard, Event Pavilion, Tasting Room, Second Floor Event Loft, and Rooftop Bar. Pricing is quoted on inquiry, including full-day distillery buyouts and owner's tours.

Quantifiable outcome

• #5 of 372 things to do in Louisville on Tripadvisor
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Louisville KingsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 March 2026Sports partnership celebrating Louisville Kings inaugural season with limited collector bourbon release. Special 15-year Kentucky bourbon finished in Copper & Kings apple brandy barrel, with only 150 bottles available. Co-branded release creates exclusive collector item and cross-promotional visibility.
• Louisville City FCcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMatch Days partnership for home soccer games at Lynn Family Stadium. Pre-game and post-game rooftop bar gatherings with complimentary Copper & Kings cocktails for ticket-holders after victories. Partnership drives sports fan traffic to rooftop venue during 2026 season matches.
• Cultured CharcuteriecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLouisville favorite food partner operating out of Copper & Kings rooftop bar. Provides elevated, shareable dishes designed to pair perfectly with spirits including charcuterie boards and seasonal offerings. Essential part of rooftop hospitality experience.
• Meesh MeeshminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative culinary event series featuring Chef Noam Bilitzer's vibrant, ingredient-driven dining approach paired with Copper & Kings brandies. Three-course dinner experience at $165/person with optional rooftop sunset viewing. Limited-seat exclusive events.
• Bourdon Spirits CompanycoreOthersParent company that acquired Copper & Kings from Constellation Brands. Strategic move to revive American brandy with innovative offerings. Bourdon Spirits Company LLC operates Copper & Kings under its portfolio, with headquarters contact at 2151 Southern Preserve Lane, Franklin, TN 37064.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Corsair Distillery: Nashville-based craft distillery producing whiskey, gin, rum, and experimental spirits with a tasting room and tours. Comparable for craft-scale innovation, barrel experimentation, and experiential retail.
• Castle & Key Distillery: Kentucky-based craft distillery producing gin, vodka, and bourbon with a destination experience including tours, tastings, and event spaces. Closely comparable as a heritage craft distillery combining premium spirits production with bourbon country tourism.
• FEW Spirits: Illinois-based craft distillery producing bourbon, rye, gin, and specialty spirits with a tasting room and tours. Comparable for craft-scale spirits, urban-distillery tourism model, and premium positioning.
• Wilderness Trail Distillery: Kentucky craft bourbon and rye distillery with on-site tasting room and tours. Comparable in craft-scale spirits production and bourbon country tourism positioning.
• Balcones Distilling: Texas-based craft distillery producing bourbon, rye, and specialty spirits with a tasting room experience. Comparable as a craft-scale distiller pushing category innovation beyond traditional bourbon.
• KOVAL Distillery: Chicago-based craft distillery producing whiskey, gin, and specialty spirits with a clean-label, additive-free philosophy. Closely comparable for its craft-scale production, no-additives positioning, and tour/tasting experience.
• Smooth Ambler: West Virginia craft distillery producing bourbon, rye, and gin. Comparable as a craft American whiskey/spirits producer with similar scale and distribution profile.
• New Riff Distilling: Northern Kentucky craft distillery offering bourbon, rye, and malt whiskey with on-site tours and a tasting room. Comparable as a Kentucky craft spirits producer with a similar destination-distillery business model.
• Germain-Robin: California craft brandy producer renowned for premium American brandies made from wine grapes. The most direct American brandy peer, sharing the category revival mission and grape-based distillation approach.

Broad incumbents

• Woodford Reserve: Major Kentucky bourbon brand owned by Brown-Forman with a flagship destination distillery on the Bourbon Trail offering tours, tastings, and dining. Comparable as a Bourbon Trail competitor for tourism traffic and consumer attention, though at much greater scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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