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1792 Small Batch vs Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Comparing 1792 Small Batch and Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 24% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 8 years |
| Proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) | 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV) +27 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 ~$45 less | ~$70 – $80 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 1792 Small Batch and Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
1792 Small Batch
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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/9 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10
heat 5/8 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- 1792 Small Batch: Barton's flagship and one of the most under-discussed bottles at its price. A high-rye character with cocoa and orange peel, and considerably more going on than the shelf position suggests.
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak: Eight-year MGP bourbon given a second stint in toasted barrels. It is dense and dessert-like, with molasses, dark chocolate and coffee over heavy oak at well over 120 proof.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with 1792 Small Batch if you want an overlooked, spice-forward Kentucky bourbon that punches above its price without hunting for it.
- Go with Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak if you want a dense, double-oaked, dessert-like bourbon at high proof.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak).