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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon vs Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
Comparing Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon | Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 70% corn, 25% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 7 years |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) | 115.2 proof (57.6% ABV) +4 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 ~$8 less | ~$60 – $65 |
| 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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Flavor Profile
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/5 fruit: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 5 out of 10
heat 6/8 heat: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 8 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 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.
- Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year: Penelope's uncut flagship, now with a seven-year age statement. It is richer and spicier than the Four Grain, with caramel and rye spice carried by a lot of proof.
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 Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year if you want a well-priced, seven-year, uncut blend with real depth and spice without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year).