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Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond vs Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond and Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$16 – $22 vs. ~$40 – $70).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +11 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$16 – $22 ~$36 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 Bottled-in-Bond
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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/8 fruit: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond: Arguably the best value in all of bourbon: a bonded 100-proof Kentucky whiskey for under twenty dollars. Straightforward vanilla and caramel with just enough oak, and nothing at all to apologise for.
- 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 Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, honest, full-proof Kentucky bourbon for the price of a cocktail without hunting for it.
- Go with Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon if you want an apple-brandy-finished bourbon that tastes like caramel apple pie with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond); neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon).