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Jefferson's Reserve Very Old vs Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Put Jefferson's Reserve Very Old next to Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Reserve Very Old | 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 | 90.2 proof (45.1% ABV) | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +21 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $65 | ~$40 – $70 ~$5 less |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Jefferson's Reserve Very Old and Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old
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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 6/8 fruit: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10
heat 4/6 heat: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 4 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 5 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 7 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 3 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Jefferson's Reserve Very Old: The older, drier sibling of Jefferson's Very Small Batch. Buttery toffee and dried fruit sit on a firm, slightly smoky oak backbone, and the finish turns peppery and long.
- 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 Reserve Very Old if you want a mature, oak-driven blend with dried fruit and a dry, peppery finish at an easy proof 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 more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jefferson's Reserve Very Old); neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon).