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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon vs Old Grand-Dad 114
Put Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon next to Old Grand-Dad 114 and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon | Old Grand-Dad 114 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +3 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 | ~$28 – $35 ~$24 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Old Grand-Dad 114 do not publish an official mash bill.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 Grand-Dad 114
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon Old Grand-Dad 114
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/4 fruit: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10
spice 6/9 spice: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10
heat 6/8 heat: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 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 Grand-Dad 114: The best proof-per-dollar in American whiskey and it is not especially close. The 27% rye mash at 114 proof is loud, peppery and completely unsubtle, which is exactly why it makes such a good old-fashioned.
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.
- Go with Old Grand-Dad 114 if you want maximum rye spice and proof for under thirty dollars without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114).