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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak vs Willett Pot Still Reserve
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak and Willett Pot Still Reserve sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an uncut, rye-forward heavyweight versus a new-wave, classically built craft style.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak | Willett Pot Still Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional 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) +26 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $80 | ~$45 – $60 ~$23 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak and Willett Pot Still Reserve do not publish an official mash bill.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 Pot Still Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak Willett Pot Still Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/4 heat: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
oak 9/6 oak: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 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.
- Willett Pot Still Reserve: Famous first for the pot-still-shaped decanter and second for the whiskey, which is a fair ordering. Pleasant, sweet and fruit-leaning, with a good deal of the price attached to the glass.
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 Willett Pot Still Reserve if you want a distinctive bottle on the shelf and an easy, fruit-forward pour inside it at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak); neat, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve).