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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch vs Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Comparing Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +29 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $36 ~$23 less | ~$40 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 2/6 heat: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 5/8 fruit: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch: A blend of sourced barrels bottled at a very gentle 82.3 proof. Easy and inoffensive, but thin enough that it is hard to recommend over bonded bottles costing less.
- 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 Jefferson’s Very Small Batch if you want an especially soft, low-proof pour and gentleness matters more than intensity at a 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 rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch); neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon).