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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon vs Eagle Rare 12 Year
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Eagle Rare 12 Year are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is proof (111 vs. 95).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon | Eagle Rare 12 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 12 years |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +16 proof | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 ~$10 less | ~$50 – $80 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Eagle Rare 12 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Eagle Rare 12 Year
Top 3, behind George T. Stagg and Jack Daniel's 14.
Flavor Profile
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon Eagle Rare 12 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/6 fruit: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 6 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 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.
- Eagle Rare 12 Year: Two more years and five more proof points than Eagle Rare 10. Brown sugar and toffee lead, with a drier, more astringent oak 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 at a slightly lower price point and with more proof behind it.
- Go with Eagle Rare 12 Year if you want an older, richer step up from Eagle Rare 10 with more brown sugar and oak.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon); neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 12 Year).