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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Put Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak next to W.L. Weller Full Proof and you have an uncut, high-rye heavyweight set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 24% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV) +6 proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $80 ~$10 less | ~$50 – $120 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak and W.L. Weller Full Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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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W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/3 spice: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
oak 9/6 oak: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
heat 8/7 heat: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
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 at a slightly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof.
Best enjoyed neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).