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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Put Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak next to Woodford Reserve Double Oaked and you have an uncut, high-rye heavyweight set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 24% rye, 4% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV) +30 proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $80 | ~$50 – $62 ~$19 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- 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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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/4 heat: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
oak 9/9 oak: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Woodford Reserve Double Oaked: A second barrel, deeply toasted, and the result is unashamedly dessert-like. Maple and caramelised sugar with heavy wood — polarising if you want restraint, excellent if you want sweetness.
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 Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon at a lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).