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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon vs Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Comparing Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Jefferson’s Very Small Batch reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +29 proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 | ~$28 – $36 ~$23 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Jefferson’s Very Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 6/2 heat: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10
fruit 8/5 fruit: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very 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.
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch: A blend of sourced barrels bottled at a very gentle 82.3 proof. Easy and inoffensive, but thin enough that it is hard to recommend over bonded bottles costing less.
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 Jefferson’s Very Small Batch if you want an especially soft, low-proof pour and gentleness matters more than intensity at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon); rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch).