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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak vs Penelope Four Grain
Comparing Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak and Penelope Four Grain reveals a matchup between an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak | Penelope Four Grain |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Four-Grain Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 24% rye, 4% malted barley | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV) +40 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $80 | ~$30 – $40 ~$40 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak and Penelope Four Grain do not publish an official mash bill.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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Penelope Four Grain
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak Penelope Four Grain
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/3 oak: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
heat 8/2 heat: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10
spice 6/3 spice: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 4 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 Four Grain: A light, low-proof blend of corn, wheat, rye and barley. Honey, almond and orchard fruit keep it sweet and easy, though it reads young and thin when sipped neat.
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 Four Grain if you want an easy, light, honeyed bourbon that mixes well at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak); highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain).