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Jack Daniel’s 12 Year vs Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Comparing Jack Daniel’s 12 Year and Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional Tennessee whiskeys, separated mainly by price (~$80 – $120 vs. ~$40 – $70).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s 12 Year | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +4 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $120 | ~$40 – $70 ~$45 less |
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s 12 Year Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/6 oak: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 6/8 fruit: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 5 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 4 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10
heat 6/6 heat: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Jack Daniel’s 12 Year: Twelve-year Jack Daniel's at 107 proof. Sweet and creamy, with butterscotch, pipe tobacco and seasoned oak.
- 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 Jack Daniel’s 12 Year if you want a sweet, creamy, well-aged Jack Daniel's with pipe tobacco and oak.
- Go with Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon if you want an apple-brandy-finished bourbon that tastes like caramel apple pie at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 12 Year); neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon).