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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon vs 1792 Small Batch
Comparing Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and 1792 Small Batch reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon | 1792 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +17 proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 | ~$26 – $34 ~$25 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and 1792 Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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 & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
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1792 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 1792 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/5 fruit: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon: Kentucky bourbon finished in the Louisville brandy maker's apple brandy barrels. The finish reads like caramel apple pie: baked apple and cinnamon over a sturdy oak base.
- 1792 Small Batch: Barton's flagship and one of the most under-discussed bottles at its price. A high-rye character with cocoa and orange peel, and considerably more going on than the shelf position suggests.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon if you want an apple-brandy-finished bourbon that tastes like caramel apple pie with more proof behind it.
- Go with 1792 Small Batch if you want an overlooked, spice-forward Kentucky bourbon that punches above its price without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch).