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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak vs Old Forester Statesman
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak and Old Forester Statesman sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an uncut, rye-forward heavyweight versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak | Old Forester Statesman |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No age statement |
| Proof | 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV) +25 proof | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $80 | ~$50 – $55 ~$23 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 Statesman
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak Old Forester Statesman
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/5 oak: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10
heat 8/4 heat: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 4 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 2 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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 Statesman: Old Forester's fruit-forward middle child, first made for a spy movie tie-in. Bright cherry and brown sugar lead, with cocoa and a touch of the house banana note.
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 Old Forester Statesman if you want a bright, cherry-sweet Old Forester that sits between the 100 and 1920 in weight at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Old Forester Statesman).