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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak vs Kentucky Owl Batch 12
Put Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak next to Kentucky Owl Batch 12 and you have an uncut, high-rye heavyweight set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak | Kentucky Owl Batch 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| 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) +4 proof | 115.8 proof (57.9% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $80 ~$275 less | ~$300 – $400 |
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak and Kentucky Owl Batch 12 do not publish an official mash bill.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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Kentucky Owl Batch 12
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak Kentucky Owl Batch 12
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 6 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10
oak 9/8 oak: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 8 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 4 out of 10
heat 8/7 heat: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- 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.
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12: A high-end blend of young and older sourced Kentucky bourbons. Leather, smoky oak and caramel, with a peppery, spice-forward palate.
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 significantly lower price point.
- Go with Kentucky Owl Batch 12 if you want a spicy, leathery, high-end blended bourbon.
Best enjoyed neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak); neat (Kentucky Owl Batch 12).