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Charles Goodnight Bourbon vs Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Comparing Charles Goodnight Bourbon and Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon reveals a matchup between an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Charles Goodnight Bourbon | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +4 proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $80 | ~$40 – $70 ~$23 less |
| 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
Charles Goodnight Bourbon
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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Charles Goodnight Bourbon Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/6 oak: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 6/8 fruit: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10
heat 8/6 heat: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- 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 & 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 Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength without hunting for it.
- Go with Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon if you want an apple-brandy-finished bourbon that tastes like caramel apple pie at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon).