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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak vs Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak and Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$70 – $80 vs. ~$60 – $65).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak | Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 24% rye, 4% malted barley | 70% corn, 25% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years +1 yr | 7 years |
| Proof | 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV) +5 proof | 115.2 proof (57.6% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $80 | ~$60 – $65 ~$13 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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Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/7 oak: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 3 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 5 out of 10
heat 8/8 heat: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 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.
- Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year: Penelope's uncut flagship, now with a seven-year age statement. It is richer and spicier than the Four Grain, with caramel and rye spice carried by a lot of proof.
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 Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year if you want a well-priced, seven-year, uncut blend with real depth and spice without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year).