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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$40 – $70 vs. ~$70 – $140).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| 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) +11 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 ~$50 less | ~$70 – $140 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel do not publish an official mash bill.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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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/5 fruit: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 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.
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel: Single barrels from the warehouse Colonel Taylor built, bonded at 100 proof. More oak and more concentration than the small batch, and one of the most sought-after regular releases Buffalo Trace makes.
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 with more proof behind it.
- Go with E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel if you want the most concentrated bonded expression of the Buffalo Trace profile, and the hunt does not deter you.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon); neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel).