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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak vs Four Roses Bourbon
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak and Four Roses Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an uncut, rye-forward heavyweight versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak | Four Roses Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 24% rye, 4% malted barley | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV) +40 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $80 | ~$22 – $28 ~$50 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- 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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Four Roses Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak Four Roses Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/3 oak: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
heat 8/2 heat: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
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 Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak); cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon).