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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon vs Jefferson's Reserve Very Old
Put Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon next to Jefferson's Reserve Very Old and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon | Jefferson's Reserve Very Old |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +21 proof | 90.2 proof (45.1% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 ~$5 less | ~$55 – $65 |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Jefferson's Reserve Very Old do not publish an official mash bill.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 Reserve Very Old
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon Jefferson's Reserve Very Old
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/6 fruit: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10, Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10
heat 6/4 heat: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10, Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 5 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10, Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 3 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.
- Jefferson's Reserve Very Old: The older, drier sibling of Jefferson's Very Small Batch. Buttery toffee and dried fruit sit on a firm, slightly smoky oak backbone, and the finish turns peppery and long.
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 at a slightly lower price point and with more proof behind it.
- Go with Jefferson's Reserve Very Old if you want a mature, oak-driven blend with dried fruit and a dry, peppery finish at an easy proof without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon); neat, rocks (Jefferson's Reserve Very Old).