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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon vs Old Forester Statesman
Put Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon next to Old Forester Statesman and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon | Old Forester Statesman |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +16 proof | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 | ~$50 – $55 |
| 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 Statesman
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon Old Forester Statesman
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 6/4 heat: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 8 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10
fruit 8/7 fruit: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 2 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 Statesman: Old Forester's fruit-forward middle child, first made for a spy movie tie-in. Bright cherry and brown sugar lead, with cocoa and a touch of the house banana note.
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 Statesman if you want a bright, cherry-sweet Old Forester that sits between the 100 and 1920 in weight without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Old Forester Statesman).