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1792 Small Batch vs Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Comparing 1792 Small Batch and Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +17 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 ~$25 less | ~$40 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 1792 Small Batch and Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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 & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/8 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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 & Kings Butchertown Bourbon: Kentucky bourbon finished in the Louisville brandy maker's apple brandy barrels. The finish reads like caramel apple pie: baked apple and cinnamon over a sturdy oak base.
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 & Kings Butchertown Bourbon if you want an apple-brandy-finished bourbon that tastes like caramel apple pie with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon).