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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak vs Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Comparing Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak and Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof reveals a matchup between an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 24% rye, 4% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV) | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $80 ~$63 less | ~$75 – $200 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak and Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
A top 5 bottle.
Flavor Profile
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/6 nuttiness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10
oak 9/8 oak: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
heat 8/9 heat: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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.
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof: E.H. Taylor straight from the barrel. Very hot and nutty, with toasted pecan, dark sugar and heavy oak; the proof changes with each batch.
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 significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof if you want a hot, nutty, barrel-proof Buffalo Trace bourbon.
Best enjoyed neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak); neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof).