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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon vs Penelope Rio
Comparing Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Penelope Rio reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon | Penelope Rio |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +13 proof | 98 proof (49% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 ~$35 less | ~$80 – $100 |
- 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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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon Penelope Rio
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 7/9 sweetness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10, Penelope Rio 9 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Penelope Rio 4 out of 10
fruit 8/6 fruit: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10, Penelope Rio 6 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Penelope Rio 5 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Penelope Rio 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10, Penelope Rio 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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 Rio: Penelope's four-grain blend finished in honey barrels and then amburana wood. It tastes like a cinnamon roll: honey, gingerbread and sweet baking spice.
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 significantly lower price point and with more proof behind it.
- Go with Penelope Rio if you want a honey-and-amburana-finished bourbon that tastes like a cinnamon roll.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Rio).