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Bulleit Bourbon vs Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Put Bulleit Bourbon next to Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and you have a sourced, high-rye blend set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +21 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 ~$27 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 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Bulleit Bourbon
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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/8 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10
heat 4/6 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 3 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Bulleit Bourbon: The bottle that put high-rye bourbon in every cocktail bar in the country. Peppery and dry with the familiar MGP dill note, and it earns its place behind the bar more than in a glass on its own.
- 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 Bulleit Bourbon if you want a dry, peppery, high-rye bourbon built for cocktails and available absolutely everywhere at a 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 old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon).