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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated vs Jim Beam Black
Comparing Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated and Jim Beam Black reveals a matchup between an uncut, wheated heavyweight and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated | Jim Beam Black |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 51% corn, 45% wheat, 4% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | 7 years +1 yr |
| Proof | 111.2 proof (55.6% ABV) +25 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $65 | ~$22 – $28 ~$38 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Jim Beam Black 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
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated
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Jim Beam Black
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated Jim Beam Black
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 7/3 fruit: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 7 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10
heat 7/3 heat: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 7 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/6 nuttiness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 3 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 8 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
spice 3/4 spice: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 3 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 4 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 5 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated: A very high-wheat bourbon bottled at cask strength. Nearly half the grain is wheat, so it is honeyed and candy-sweet with bright citrus and cherry rather than rye spice.
- Jim Beam Black: The extra-aged version of the white label and a considerable step up for a few dollars more. Softer and rounder than Knob Creek with the same family peanut note, at a proof that keeps everything gentle.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated if you want an extremely wheat-heavy, cask-strength pour that is all honey, candy and citrus.
- Go with Jim Beam Black if you want the Beam house character at its most affordable and easy-going without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated); neat, rocks, cocktails (Jim Beam Black).