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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is proof (111 vs. 100).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ~$13 less | ~$45 – $90 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/5 fruit: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 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.
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch: Bottled-in-bond from the same low-rye Buffalo Trace recipe, and the extra 10 proof over standard BT gives it noticeably more grip. Butterscotch and tobacco with a long, drying finish that outlasts most bottles near its shelf price.
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 lower price point and with more proof behind it.
- Go with E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch if you want the Buffalo Trace house profile with real structure and a bonded 100-proof backbone.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch).