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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak vs Old Grand-Dad 114
Comparing Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak and Old Grand-Dad 114 reveals a matchup between an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak | Old Grand-Dad 114 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 24% rye, 4% malted barley | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV) +6 proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $80 | ~$28 – $35 ~$44 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak and Old Grand-Dad 114 do not publish an official mash bill.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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Old Grand-Dad 114
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak Old Grand-Dad 114
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/9 spice: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10
oak 9/6 oak: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10
heat 8/8 heat: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 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 Grand-Dad 114: The best proof-per-dollar in American whiskey and it is not especially close. The 27% rye mash at 114 proof is loud, peppery and completely unsubtle, which is exactly why it makes such a good old-fashioned.
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 Grand-Dad 114 if you want maximum rye spice and proof for under thirty dollars without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114).