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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof vs Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Comparing Elijah Craig 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 | Elijah Craig 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 | 12 years +4 yr | 8 years |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) +4 proof | 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $100 | ~$70 – $80 ~$10 less |
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak does 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
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10
heat 9/8 heat: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10
oak 9/9 oak: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- Elijah Craig Barrel Proof: The uncut, unfiltered version of the same 12-year Heaven Hill juice, and the intensity is the whole point. Thick fudge and char with cinnamon heat, a genuinely long finish, and enough proof that water meaningfully changes the glass.
- 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 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof if you want maximum intensity and oak depth, and you want to control the dilution yourself with an older age statement.
- 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 slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Elijah Craig Barrel Proof); neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak).