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Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof vs Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Comparing Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof and Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 24% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 8 years |
| Proof | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +10 proof | 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $200 | ~$70 – $80 ~$63 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof and Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak do not publish an official mash bill.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
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
A top 5 bottle.
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10
nuttiness 6/4 nuttiness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10
oak 8/9 oak: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10
heat 9/8 heat: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof: E.H. Taylor straight from the barrel. Very hot and nutty, with toasted pecan, dark sugar and heavy oak; the proof changes with each batch.
- 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 Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof if you want a hot, nutty, barrel-proof Buffalo Trace bourbon.
- 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 at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof); neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak).