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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak vs Woodford Reserve
Put Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak next to Woodford Reserve 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ~$35 – $42 ~$37 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
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak Woodford 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, Woodford Reserve 4 out of 10
oak 9/6 oak: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 3 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 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.
- Woodford Reserve: The most widely poured premium bourbon in America, and a genuinely well-made one. Dried fruit and cocoa over a balanced 18% rye mash, finished smooth enough to please almost anyone.
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 if you want a polished, widely available crowd-pleaser that never puts a foot wrong at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Woodford Reserve).