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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak vs Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
Put Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak next to Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) and you have an uncut, high-rye heavyweight set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak | Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 24% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV) +10 proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $80 ~$15 less | ~$80 – $100 |
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak and Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) do not publish an official mash bill.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 #014 8 Year Double Oak
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Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10
oak 9/8 oak: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 6 out of 10
heat 8/8 heat: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 4 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.
- 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.
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series): Barrell blends sourced barrels from multiple states and bottles at cask strength, and the batches differ enormously. At their best they show a tropical fruit note that almost nothing else in bourbon delivers.
Which One Should You Choose?
- 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 at a lower price point.
- Go with Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) if you want an adventurous, cask-strength blend and you accept that each batch is its own animal.
Best enjoyed neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak); neat (Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)).