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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon vs Four Roses Single Barrel
Comparing Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Four Roses Single Barrel reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon | Four Roses Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% 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 | ~$45 – $55 ~$5 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 Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon Four Roses Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/8 spice: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 8 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 8/7 fruit: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 7 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
heat 6/6 heat: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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 Single Barrel: The OBSV recipe on its own at 100 proof — the highest-rye mash Four Roses uses, paired with their most floral yeast. Cherry and clove in equal measure, and a genuinely distinctive glass.
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 Four Roses Single Barrel if you want the most expressive, spice-and-fruit-forward single recipe in the Four Roses range at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned (Four Roses Single Barrel).