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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon vs Penelope Toasted Series
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Penelope Toasted Series sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, classically built blend versus a blender-built, rye-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon | Penelope Toasted Series |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +11 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 ~$8 less | ~$55 – $70 |
| 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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Flavor Profile
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon Penelope Toasted Series
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/4 fruit: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 4 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 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 Toasted Series: Finished in a second, freshly toasted barrel, which pushes it toward toffee, roasted coffee and darker oak. The toast level changes from batch to batch.
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 and with more proof behind it.
- Go with Penelope Toasted Series if you want a toasty, coffee-and-toffee bourbon from a second-barrel finish without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Toasted Series).