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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak vs Wild Turkey 81
Put Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak next to Wild Turkey 81 and you have an uncut, high-rye heavyweight set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak | Wild Turkey 81 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional 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) +39 proof | 81 proof (40.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $80 | ~$20 – $25 ~$53 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak and Wild Turkey 81 do not publish an official mash bill.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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Wild Turkey 81
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak Wild Turkey 81
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/2 heat: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 2 out of 10
oak 9/4 oak: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 6 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 4 out of 10
fruit 5/3 fruit: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Wild Turkey 81: The same mash bill and No. 4 char as Wild Turkey 101, cut to 81 proof. Honey and toffee come through clearly, but the body and spice are much lighter.
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 Wild Turkey 81 if you want a lighter Wild Turkey built for mixing 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 (Wild Turkey 81).