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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak vs Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Put Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak next to Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond and you have an uncut, high-rye heavyweight set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 24% rye, 4% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years | 9 years +1 yr |
| Proof | 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV) +20 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $80 ~$70 less | ~$110 – $180 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- 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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Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/2 spice: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10
heat 8/4 heat: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
oak 9/7 oak: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald 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, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond: The decanter series, released twice a year at varying ages, and Heaven Hill's most serious wheated statement. Age shows as polished oak and stewed fruit rather than tannin, but you pay handsomely for the bottle.
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 and without hunting for it.
- Go with Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond if you want an aged, bonded wheater in a presentation bottle and the price is not the obstacle.
Best enjoyed neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak); neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond).