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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak vs Four Roses Small Batch
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak and Four Roses Small Batch 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 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +30 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $80 | ~$32 – $38 ~$40 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
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak Four Roses Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/5 oak: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 5 out of 10
heat 8/4 heat: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 4 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 6 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 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 3 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- 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: Four Roses' yeast strains push this toward fruit and florals rather than wood. Red berry and cinnamon over a light body, with the rye showing up as brightness instead of bite.
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 Small Batch if you want a fruit-and-floral profile that stands apart from the usual caramel-and-oak template at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak); neat, rocks, cocktails (Four Roses Small Batch).