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Charles Goodnight Bourbon vs Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Comparing Charles Goodnight Bourbon and Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak is a closer contest than it looks — both are high-rye bourbons, separated mainly by proof (115 vs. 120.2).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Charles Goodnight Bourbon | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley | 72% corn, 24% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | 8 years +2 yr |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) | 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV) +5 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $80 | ~$70 – $80 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 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
Charles Goodnight Bourbon
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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
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Flavor Profile
Charles Goodnight Bourbon Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10
oak 8/9 oak: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10
heat 8/8 heat: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- Charles Goodnight Bourbon: A barrel-strength Texas bourbon. The hot Texas climate pulls a lot of oak in six years, giving deep wood, brown sugar and dark fruit with plenty of rye spice.
- 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 Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength without hunting for it.
- 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 with an older age statement.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon); neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak).