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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak vs Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Put Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak next to Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and you have an uncut, high-rye heavyweight set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 24% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV) +38 proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $80 | ~$28 – $36 ~$43 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak and Jefferson’s Very Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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
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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/2 heat: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10
oak 9/4 oak: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 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.
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch: A blend of sourced barrels bottled at a very gentle 82.3 proof. Easy and inoffensive, but thin enough that it is hard to recommend over bonded bottles costing less.
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 Jefferson’s Very Small Batch if you want an especially soft, low-proof pour and gentleness matters more than intensity at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak); rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch).