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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak vs New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Put Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak next to New Riff Bottled-in-Bond and you have an uncut, high-rye heavyweight set against a contemporary, high-rye craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 24% rye, 4% malted barley | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years +4 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV) +20 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $80 | ~$38 – $45 ~$34 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- 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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Flavor Profile
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/4 sweetness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
oak 9/5 oak: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
spice 6/9 spice: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10
heat 8/6 heat: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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.
- New Riff Bottled-in-Bond: At 30% rye this is about as spice-forward as bourbon gets before becoming rye whiskey. Peppery and herbal with mint and dill, non-chill-filtered for texture, and noticeably dry rather than sweet.
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 with an older age statement.
- Go with New Riff Bottled-in-Bond if you want aggressive rye spice and a dry, herbal profile from a modern craft distillery at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond).