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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak vs Eagle Rare 10 Year
Put Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak next to Eagle Rare 10 Year and you have an uncut, high-rye heavyweight set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak | Eagle Rare 10 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 24% rye, 4% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years | 10 years +2 yr |
| Proof | 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV) +30 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $80 | ~$40 – $65 ~$23 less |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak and Eagle Rare 10 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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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Flavor Profile
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak Eagle Rare 10 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/3 heat: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Eagle Rare 10 Year 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Eagle Rare 10 Year 6 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10, Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10
oak 9/7 oak: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10, Eagle Rare 10 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10, Eagle Rare 10 Year 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10, Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Eagle Rare 10 Year: A 10-year age statement at a gentle 90 proof gives this a polished, dry-oak elegance rather than power. Toffee and orange peel lead into leather and dried fruit, with a long, notably dry finish.
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 without hunting for it.
- Go with Eagle Rare 10 Year if you want an elegant, older, low-proof sipper where refinement matters more than intensity at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak); neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 10 Year).