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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon vs Four Roses Small Batch
Put Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon next to Four Roses Small Batch and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon | Four Roses Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +21 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 | ~$32 – $38 ~$20 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 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon Four Roses Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 6/4 heat: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 5 out of 10
fruit 8/7 fruit: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 7 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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 Small Batch: Four Roses' yeast strains push this toward fruit and florals rather than wood. Red berry and cinnamon over a light body, with the rye showing up as brightness instead of bite.
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 Small Batch if you want a fruit-and-floral profile that stands apart from the usual caramel-and-oak template at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon); neat, rocks, cocktails (Four Roses Small Batch).