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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon vs Evan Williams Black Label
Comparing Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Evan Williams Black Label reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon | Evan Williams Black Label |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +25 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 | ~$14 – $18 ~$39 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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Flavor Profile
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon Evan Williams Black Label
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/4 fruit: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
heat 6/3 heat: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 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.
- Evan Williams Black Label: The everyday black label, and a perfectly competent well bourbon. Softer and sweeter than the bonded version, with less to say but nothing objectionable.
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 significantly more proof behind it.
- Go with Evan Williams Black Label if you want a dependable, inexpensive mixing bourbon and nothing more complicated than that at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon); cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label).