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Four Roses Small Batch Select vs Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Comparing Four Roses Small Batch Select and Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Small Batch Select | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 104 proof (52% ABV) | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $65 | ~$40 – $70 ~$5 less |
| 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
Four Roses Small Batch Select
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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Small Batch Select Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Four Roses Small Batch Select 7 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 8/8 fruit: Four Roses Small Batch Select 8 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10
heat 6/6 heat: Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Four Roses Small Batch Select 3 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 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.
- Four Roses Small Batch Select: Six recipes, non-chill-filtered, at 104 proof, and the most complete thing Four Roses makes at a normal price. The house fruit character with enough proof and texture to carry it.
- 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 Four Roses Small Batch Select if you want the fullest expression of the Four Roses fruit-forward style without chasing an allocated bottle without hunting for it.
- Go with Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon if you want an apple-brandy-finished bourbon that tastes like caramel apple pie at a slightly lower price point and with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Four Roses Small Batch Select); neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon).