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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon vs Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
Comparing Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by proof (111 vs. 100).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon | Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 10 years |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +11 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 | ~$40 – $70 |
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/4 fruit: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 4 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 6 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single 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.
- Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel: A ten-year bonded single barrel, which is a specification almost nothing else on the shelf matches. Dry and oak-forward with real age showing, though barrel variation means bottles differ more than most.
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 Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel if you want a bonded, ten-year single barrel with genuine age at a sane price.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon); neat, rocks (Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel).