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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Put Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon next to Woodford Reserve Double Oaked and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +21 proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 | ~$50 – $62 |
| 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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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/9 oak: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
fruit 8/5 fruit: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
heat 6/4 heat: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating 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.
- Woodford Reserve Double Oaked: A second barrel, deeply toasted, and the result is unashamedly dessert-like. Maple and caramelised sugar with heavy wood — polarising if you want restraint, excellent if you want sweetness.
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 Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).