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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak vs Four Roses Small Batch Select
Comparing Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak and Four Roses Small Batch Select reveals a matchup between an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak | Four Roses Small Batch Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 24% rye, 4% malted barley | 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years +2 yr | 6 years |
| Proof | 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV) +16 proof | 104 proof (52% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $80 | ~$55 – $65 ~$15 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 Small Batch Select
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak Four Roses Small Batch Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/6 oak: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10
fruit 5/8 fruit: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 8 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10
heat 8/6 heat: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 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 Small Batch Select: Six recipes, non-chill-filtered, at 104 proof, and the most complete thing Four Roses makes at a normal price. The house fruit character with enough proof and texture to carry it.
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 with an older age statement.
- Go with Four Roses Small Batch Select if you want the fullest expression of the Four Roses fruit-forward style without chasing an allocated bottle at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak); neat, rocks (Four Roses Small Batch Select).