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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon vs Redemption Bourbon
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Redemption Bourbon 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 | Redemption Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +27 proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 | ~$25 – $32 ~$27 less |
| 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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Redemption Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon Redemption Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/5 fruit: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 6/3 heat: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 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.
- Redemption Bourbon: Straightforward sourced MGP at a modest proof, and about as clear a reference sample of the high-rye MGP profile as you can buy. Thin neat, but a reliable and inexpensive cocktail base.
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 Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).