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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak vs Jim Beam Black
Put Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak next to Jim Beam Black and you have an uncut, high-rye heavyweight set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak | Jim Beam Black |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 24% rye, 4% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years +1 yr | 7 years |
| Proof | 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV) +34 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $80 | ~$22 – $28 ~$50 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak and Jim Beam Black do not publish an official mash bill.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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Jim Beam Black
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak Jim Beam Black
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/3 heat: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10
oak 9/6 oak: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 4 out of 10
fruit 5/3 fruit: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/6 nuttiness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 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.
- Jim Beam Black: The extra-aged version of the white label and a considerable step up for a few dollars more. Softer and rounder than Knob Creek with the same family peanut note, at a proof that keeps everything gentle.
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 Jim Beam Black if you want the Beam house character at its most affordable and easy-going without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak); neat, rocks, cocktails (Jim Beam Black).