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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon vs Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Comparing Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 9 years |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +11 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 ~$90 less | ~$110 – $180 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- 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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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/2 spice: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10
fruit 8/6 fruit: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
heat 6/4 heat: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond: The decanter series, released twice a year at varying ages, and Heaven Hill's most serious wheated statement. Age shows as polished oak and stewed fruit rather than tannin, but you pay handsomely for the bottle.
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 Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond if you want an aged, bonded wheater in a presentation bottle and the price is not the obstacle.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon); neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond).