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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak vs Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Comparing Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 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 | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 24% rye, 4% malted barley | 75% corn, 7% rye, 6% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years | 9 years +1 yr |
| Proof | 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV) +20 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $80 | ~$50 – $55 ~$23 less |
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash do not publish an official mash bill.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.
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Very good. Flavorful without being too powerful.
Flavor Profile
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/5 heat: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
oak 9/7 oak: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/6 nuttiness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 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.
- Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash: Nine-year Heaven Hill in two flavors at once: the classic rye recipe brings structure and nutty oak, while a third of wheated bourbon rounds off the edges. It drinks fuller and softer than the standard bonded bottle.
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 Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash if you want a well-aged bonded bourbon that blends Heaven Hill's rye and wheat recipes into one balanced pour at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash).