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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon vs Zackariah Harris
Put Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon next to Zackariah Harris and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon | Zackariah Harris |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +31 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 | ~$13 – $22 ~$38 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Zackariah Harris do not publish an official mash bill.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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Flavor Profile
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/2 fruit: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
spice 6/3 spice: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
oak 6/3 oak: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
heat 6/3 heat: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 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.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
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 significantly more proof behind it.
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).