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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond vs Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Put Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond next to Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and you have a contemporary, high-rye craft build set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +11 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $50 ~$8 less | ~$40 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/6 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 7/8 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond: Bardstown's own high-rye recipe, distilled on site rather than sourced. More than a third rye gives it a bright, minty, fruit-and-pepper profile over caramel and light oak.
- 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 Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond if you want a spicy, fruit-forward high-rye bourbon with the guarantees of a bonded label at a slightly lower price point.
- 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, old-fashioned, cocktails (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond); neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon).