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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak vs Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
Comparing Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak and Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 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 | Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 24% rye, 4% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV) +10 proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $80 | ~$55 – $70 ~$13 less |
- 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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Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 6 out of 10
spice 6/8 spice: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10
oak 9/8 oak: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 4 out of 10
heat 8/7 heat: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- 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.
- Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel: Non-chill-filtered single barrels at 110 proof, and the format that store picks have made a cult of. Concentrated Wild Turkey character with a texture the standard bottlings do not have.
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 Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel if you want concentrated Wild Turkey character with single-barrel variation and real texture at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak); neat, old-fashioned (Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel).