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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak vs Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak and Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an uncut, rye-forward heavyweight versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak | Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 24% rye, 4% malted barley | 68% corn, 18% rye, 14% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years +4 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV) | 125.2 proof (62.6% ABV) +5 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $80 | ~$65 – $75 ~$5 less |
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak and Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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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Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/4 oak: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
heat 8/9 heat: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 3 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 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.
- Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year: Willett's own young distillate at full barrel proof. It is loud and sweet, all caramel corn, pastry and citrus, with a lot of heat for a four-year bourbon. Proof varies by batch.
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 with an older age statement.
- Go with Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year if you want a young, hot, barrel-proof pour that shows off Willett's own distillate at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak); neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year).