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Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof vs Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Put Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof next to Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +19 proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $200 | ~$40 – $70 ~$83 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof and Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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 & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/8 fruit: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10
heat 9/6 heat: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 6/3 nuttiness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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 & 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.
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 & Kings Butchertown Bourbon if you want an apple-brandy-finished bourbon that tastes like caramel apple pie at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof); neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon).