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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon vs Old Forester 86 Proof
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Old Forester 86 Proof 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 86 Proof |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +25 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 | ~$20 – $26 ~$32 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 86 Proof
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon Old Forester 86 Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/5 fruit: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10, Old Forester 86 Proof 5 out of 10
heat 6/3 heat: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Old Forester 86 Proof 3 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Old Forester 86 Proof 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10, Old Forester 86 Proof 6 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Old Forester 86 Proof 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10, Old Forester 86 Proof 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 86 Proof: The entry bottling and the cheapest way to meet the Old Forester banana-and-caramel signature. Thin at 86 proof, but it costs very little and mixes well.
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 Old Forester 86 Proof if you want the Old Forester house character at the lowest possible price without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon); cocktails, highball, rocks (Old Forester 86 Proof).