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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon vs Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond
Comparing Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon | Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 64% corn, 24% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +11 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 | ~$45 – $60 |
| 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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Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/3 spice: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
fruit 8/6 fruit: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond: A sweet-mash, bonded wheated bourbon from a distillery founded by two fermentation scientists, and the technical care shows in how clean it tastes. One of the strongest craft arguments on the shelf.
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 more proof behind it.
- Go with Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, sweet-mash wheater from a modern distillery doing genuinely careful work without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon); neat, rocks (Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond).