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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak vs Redemption Bourbon
Comparing Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak and Redemption Bourbon reveals a matchup between an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight and a blender-built, spice-driven bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak | Redemption Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 24% rye, 4% malted barley | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV) +36 proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $80 | ~$25 – $32 ~$47 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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Redemption Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak Redemption Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/4 oak: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 8/3 heat: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/5 sweetness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 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.
- Redemption Bourbon: Straightforward sourced MGP at a modest proof, and about as clear a reference sample of the high-rye MGP profile as you can buy. Thin neat, but a reliable and inexpensive cocktail base.
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 Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).