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Eagle Rare 10 Year vs Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Put Eagle Rare 10 Year next to Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against an uncut, high-rye heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Eagle Rare 10 Year | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 24% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years +2 yr | 8 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV) +30 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $65 ~$23 less | ~$70 – $80 |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- Eagle Rare 10 Year and Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Eagle Rare 10 Year
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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
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Flavor Profile
Eagle Rare 10 Year Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/8 heat: Eagle Rare 10 Year 3 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 6 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10
oak 7/9 oak: Eagle Rare 10 Year 7 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Eagle Rare 10 Year 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Eagle Rare 10 Year: A 10-year age statement at a gentle 90 proof gives this a polished, dry-oak elegance rather than power. Toffee and orange peel lead into leather and dried fruit, with a long, notably dry finish.
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak: Eight-year MGP bourbon given a second stint in toasted barrels. It is dense and dessert-like, with molasses, dark chocolate and coffee over heavy oak at well over 120 proof.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Eagle Rare 10 Year if you want an elegant, older, low-proof sipper where refinement matters more than intensity at a lower price point.
- Go with Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak if you want a dense, double-oaked, dessert-like bourbon at high proof without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 10 Year); neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak).