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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated vs Old Forester 100 Proof
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated and Old Forester 100 Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an uncut, wheat-forward heavyweight versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated | Old Forester 100 Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 51% corn, 45% wheat, 4% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 111.2 proof (55.6% ABV) +11 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$60 – $65 | ~$26 – $32 ~$34 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- 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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Old Forester 100 Proof
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated Old Forester 100 Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/6 spice: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 3 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 7 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 7 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 8 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 7 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 5 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 3 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- Old Forester 100 Proof: The bottle most people should buy from this range: the same recipe as the 86 with enough proof to actually taste it. One of the strongest arguments on the shelf for spending six dollars more.
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 Old Forester 100 Proof if you want the best value in the Old Forester range and a superb old-fashioned base without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Forester 100 Proof).