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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon vs Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Put Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon next to Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +19 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 ~$83 less | ~$75 – $200 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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.
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
A top 5 bottle.
Flavor Profile
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/4 fruit: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
heat 6/9 heat: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
nuttiness 3/6 nuttiness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 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.
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof: E.H. Taylor straight from the barrel. Very hot and nutty, with toasted pecan, dark sugar and heavy oak; the proof changes with each batch.
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 significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof if you want a hot, nutty, barrel-proof Buffalo Trace bourbon.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon); neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof).