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Eagle Rare 12 Year vs Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Comparing Eagle Rare 12 Year and Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Eagle Rare 12 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 | 12 years +4 yr | 8 years |
| Proof | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) | 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV) +25 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $80 ~$10 less | ~$70 – $80 |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- Eagle Rare 12 Year and Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Eagle Rare 12 Year
Top 3, behind George T. Stagg and Jack Daniel's 14.
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Eagle Rare 12 Year Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/8 heat: Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10
oak 7/9 oak: Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Eagle Rare 12 Year 6 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Eagle Rare 12 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 12 Year: Two more years and five more proof points than Eagle Rare 10. Brown sugar and toffee lead, with a drier, more astringent oak 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 12 Year if you want an older, richer step up from Eagle Rare 10 with more brown sugar and oak at a slightly 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 12 Year); neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak).