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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon vs Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
Comparing Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by proof (111 vs. 94).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon | Elijah Craig Toasted 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) +17 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 ~$15 less | ~$60 – $80 |
- 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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Flavor Profile
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/4 fruit: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10
oak 6/9 oak: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 9 out of 10
heat 6/4 heat: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 8 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 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.
- Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel: Finished in a second toasted (not charred) barrel, which produces an unmistakable toasted-marshmallow note. Sweet and heavily wooded, and one of the more distinctive finishes any major producer 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 lower price point and with more proof behind it.
- Go with Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel if you want a distinctive toasted-oak, marshmallow-sweet finish you will not find in a standard bourbon.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon); neat, rocks (Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel).