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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon vs David Nicholson Reserve
On paper Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and David Nicholson Reserve are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so proof (111 vs. 100) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon | David Nicholson Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +11 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 | ~$30 – $40 ~$20 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and David Nicholson Reserve do not publish an official mash bill.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 & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
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David Nicholson Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon David Nicholson Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/3 fruit: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 5 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 5 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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.
- David Nicholson Reserve: The rye-recipe sibling to the 1843, with extra age. Toasty oak and rye spice give it more backbone, and the spice stays put through a long, warm finish.
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 David Nicholson Reserve if you want a toasty, spicy, 100-proof value bourbon that stands up in cocktails without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon); old-fashioned, cocktails, rocks (David Nicholson Reserve).