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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak vs Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Put Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak next to Jack Daniel’s 12 Year and you have an uncut, high-rye heavyweight set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak | Jack Daniel’s 12 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 24% rye, 4% malted barley | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years | 12 years +4 yr |
| Proof | 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV) +13 proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $80 ~$25 less | ~$80 – $120 |
- 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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Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/6 heat: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 5 out of 10
oak 9/8 oak: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 4 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.
- Jack Daniel’s 12 Year: Twelve-year Jack Daniel's at 107 proof. Sweet and creamy, with butterscotch, pipe tobacco and seasoned oak.
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 at a lower price point.
- Go with Jack Daniel’s 12 Year if you want a sweet, creamy, well-aged Jack Daniel's with pipe tobacco and oak.
Best enjoyed neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak); neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 12 Year).