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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon vs Jim Beam Black
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Jim Beam Black sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, classically built bottling versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon | Jim Beam Black |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 7 years |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +25 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 | ~$22 – $28 ~$30 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Jim Beam Black do not publish an official mash bill.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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Flavor Profile
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon Jim Beam Black
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/3 fruit: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10
heat 6/3 heat: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/6 nuttiness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 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.
- Jim Beam Black: The extra-aged version of the white label and a considerable step up for a few dollars more. Softer and rounder than Knob Creek with the same family peanut note, at a proof that keeps everything gentle.
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 Jim Beam Black if you want the Beam house character at its most affordable and easy-going without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon); neat, rocks, cocktails (Jim Beam Black).