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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon vs Four Roses Bourbon
Put Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon next to Four Roses Bourbon and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon | Four Roses Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +31 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 | ~$22 – $28 ~$30 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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Four Roses Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon Four Roses Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 6/2 heat: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10
oak 6/3 oak: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
fruit 8/6 fruit: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
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 Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon); cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon).