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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon vs Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Comparing Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$40 – $70 vs. ~$90 – $130).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon | Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +20 proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 ~$55 less | ~$90 – $130 |
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish do not publish an official mash bill.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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Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/5 fruit: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 5 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10
heat 6/4 heat: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 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.
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish: The standard Michter's bourbon given a second toasted barrel, which adds sweetness and wood to an already polished pour. Genuinely good, though the price has drifted well past what the liquid alone justifies.
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 significantly lower price point and with more proof behind it.
- Go with Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish if you want the smoothest, most polished toasted-barrel pour here and price is not the deciding factor.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon); neat (Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish).