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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon vs Penelope Four Grain
Put Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon next to Penelope Four Grain and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon | Penelope Four Grain |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Four-Grain Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +31 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 | ~$30 – $40 ~$20 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Penelope Four Grain do not publish an official mash bill.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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Flavor Profile
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon Penelope Four Grain
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 6/2 heat: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10
spice 6/3 spice: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
oak 6/3 oak: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
fruit 8/5 fruit: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 4 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.
- Penelope Four Grain: A light, low-proof blend of corn, wheat, rye and barley. Honey, almond and orchard fruit keep it sweet and easy, though it reads young and thin when sipped neat.
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 Penelope Four Grain if you want an easy, light, honeyed bourbon that mixes well at a lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon); highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain).