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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Put Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon next to W.L. Weller Full Proof and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +3 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 ~$30 less | ~$50 – $120 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and W.L. Weller Full Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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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W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/4 fruit: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
spice 6/3 spice: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
heat 6/7 heat: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
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 W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).