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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon vs Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Old Forester 1870 Original Batch sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, classically built blend versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon | Old Forester 1870 Original Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +21 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 | ~$45 – $55 ~$5 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon does 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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Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 6/3 heat: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 3 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 4 out of 10
fruit 8/6 fruit: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 6 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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 Forester 1870 Original Batch: The first bottle in Old Forester's Whiskey Row Series, recreating the founder's habit of blending barrels from three warehouses. It is the lightest of the series, caramel sweet and easy.
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 more proof behind it.
- Go with Old Forester 1870 Original Batch if you want the gentlest, most easygoing pour in the Whiskey Row Series at a slightly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon); neat, rocks, highball (Old Forester 1870 Original Batch).