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Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel vs Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Comparing Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel and Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by proof (94 vs. 111).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +17 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $80 | ~$40 – $70 ~$15 less |
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 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 Toasted Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/8 fruit: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10
oak 9/6 oak: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 9 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 4/6 heat: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 8 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel: Finished in a second toasted (not charred) barrel, which produces an unmistakable toasted-marshmallow note. Sweet and heavily wooded, and one of the more distinctive finishes any major producer makes.
- 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 Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel if you want a distinctive toasted-oak, marshmallow-sweet finish you will not find in a standard bourbon.
- Go with Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon if you want an apple-brandy-finished bourbon that tastes like caramel apple pie at a lower price point and with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel); neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon).