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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon vs Elijah Craig Small Batch
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Elijah Craig Small Batch are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is proof (111 vs. 94).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon | Elijah Craig 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) +17 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 | ~$28 – $35 ~$24 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon does 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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Elijah Craig Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon Elijah Craig Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/4 fruit: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10
heat 6/4 heat: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 6 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 5 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 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.
- Elijah Craig Small Batch: A heavily oak-driven pour for the money, with vanilla bean and brown sugar riding on top of real char and smoke. The extra age shows up as wood depth rather than harshness.
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 Elijah Craig Small Batch if you want the best oak-forward value on the shelf, with more wood character than its price suggests.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Elijah Craig Small Batch).