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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon vs Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 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 1920 Prohibition Style |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +4 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 ~$8 less | ~$55 – $70 |
| 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.
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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/5 fruit: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
heat 6/7 heat: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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 1920 Prohibition Style: Dense and syrupy for its age, with molasses and dark chocolate carrying a serious 115-proof punch. The high rye reads as baking spice rather than sharpness, and the body is unusually thick.
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.
- Go with Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style if you want a rich, high-proof, dessert-leaning bourbon with real weight in the glass without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style).