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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon vs Russell’s Reserve 15 Year
Comparing Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Russell’s Reserve 15 Year reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon | Russell’s Reserve 15 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 15 years |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) | 117.2 proof (58.6% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 ~$270 less | ~$250 – $400 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Russell’s Reserve 15 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Russell’s Reserve 15 Year
One of my favorites.
Flavor Profile
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon Russell’s Reserve 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/9 oak: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 9 out of 10
fruit 8/6 fruit: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 6 out of 10
heat 6/7 heat: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 7 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 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 15 Year: The oldest regular Russell's Reserve, at barrel proof. Fifteen years in Camp Nelson rickhouses push it toward old oak, leather and dried fruit over the usual Turkey 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 without hunting for it.
- Go with Russell’s Reserve 15 Year if you want a very old, oak-heavy Wild Turkey for slow sipping with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon); neat (Russell’s Reserve 15 Year).