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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated vs Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B
Comparing Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated and Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B reveals a matchup between an uncut, wheated heavyweight and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated | Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 51% corn, 45% wheat, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 6 years | 12 years +6 yr |
| Proof | 111.2 proof (55.6% ABV) +21 proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $65 ~$473 less | ~$170 – $900 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 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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Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/3 heat: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 7 out of 10, Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 3 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 7 out of 10, Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 5 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 5 out of 10, Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 8 out of 10, Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 8 out of 10
spice 3/3 spice: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 3 out of 10, Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 3 out of 10, Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B: Twelve-year wheated bourbon from the Van Winkle line. Soft and balanced, with butterscotch, toffee and caramel and a gentle, spiced finish.
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 at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B if you want a soft, balanced, 12-year wheater from the Van Winkle line with an older age statement.
Best enjoyed neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated); neat (Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B).