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Buffalo Trace vs Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Put Buffalo Trace next to Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against an uncut, high-rye heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Buffalo Trace | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 24% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 8 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV) +30 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 ~$44 less | ~$70 – $80 |
- Buffalo Trace and Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak do not publish an official mash bill.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
Buffalo Trace
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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
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Flavor Profile
Buffalo Trace Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/8 heat: Buffalo Trace 4 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10
oak 6/9 oak: Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Buffalo Trace 4 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Buffalo Trace: The reference-point Kentucky bourbon: balanced brown sugar and vanilla sweetness, a whisper of mint, and just enough oak and spice to keep it interesting. Nothing is loud, which is exactly the point at 90 proof.
- 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 Buffalo Trace if you want the balanced, everyday Kentucky benchmark that does nothing wrong at a fair price.
- 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, cocktails (Buffalo Trace); neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak).