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Evan Williams Black Label vs Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Comparing Evan Williams Black Label and Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Black Label | 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 | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +25 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$14 – $18 ~$39 less | ~$40 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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
Evan Williams Black Label
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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Black Label Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/8 fruit: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10
heat 3/6 heat: Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Evan Williams Black Label: The everyday black label, and a perfectly competent well bourbon. Softer and sweeter than the bonded version, with less to say but nothing objectionable.
- 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 Evan Williams Black Label if you want a dependable, inexpensive mixing bourbon and nothing more complicated than that at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon if you want an apple-brandy-finished bourbon that tastes like caramel apple pie with significantly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label); neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon).