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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak vs Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
Comparing Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak and Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel reveals a matchup between an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak | Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No age statement |
| Proof | 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV) +26 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $80 | ~$60 – $80 ~$5 less |
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 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 #014 8 Year Double Oak
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Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/4 heat: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 8 out of 10
oak 9/9 oak: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 9 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel: Finished in a second toasted (not charred) barrel, which produces an unmistakable toasted-marshmallow note. Sweet and heavily wooded, and one of the more distinctive finishes any major producer makes.
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.
- Go with Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel if you want a distinctive toasted-oak, marshmallow-sweet finish you will not find in a standard bourbon at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak); neat, rocks (Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel).