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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon vs Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, classically built blend versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon | Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 13 years |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) | 123.8 proof (61.9% ABV) +13 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 ~$195 less | ~$200 – $300 |
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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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Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/8 oak: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
fruit 8/6 fruit: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
heat 6/8 heat: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof: Thirteen-year Wild Turkey at full barrel proof, uncut and unfiltered. Cola, molasses and fruit cobbler sit on deep, charred oak, and each release carries its own 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 significantly lower price point.
- Go with Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof if you want an old, uncut Wild Turkey with cola, cobbler and serious oak.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon); neat (Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof).