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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak vs Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond
Put Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak next to Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 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 | Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 24% rye, 4% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% 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 | ~$45 – $55 ~$25 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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Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/5 heat: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
oak 9/7 oak: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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 Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond: The bonded entry in the Whiskey Row series and a noticeable step up in density from the standard 100. More oak and more weight, though the price gap to the 100 proof is harder to justify than the flavour gap suggests.
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 Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, denser take on the Old Forester profile with more barrel behind it at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond).