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Baker’s 7 Year vs Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated
Baker’s 7 Year and Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus an uncut, wheat-forward heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Baker’s 7 Year | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 51% corn, 45% wheat, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 7 years +1 yr | 6 years |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) | 111.2 proof (55.6% ABV) +4 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$60 – $65 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Baker’s 7 Year does 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
Baker’s 7 Year
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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated
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Flavor Profile
Baker’s 7 Year Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 8 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 3 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 5 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 7 out of 10
heat 6/7 heat: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated: A very high-wheat bourbon bottled at cask strength. Nearly half the grain is wheat, so it is honeyed and candy-sweet with bright citrus and cherry rather than rye spice.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point without hunting for it.
- Go with Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated if you want an extremely wheat-heavy, cask-strength pour that is all honey, candy and citrus.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year); neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated).