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Jim Beam Black vs Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated
Comparing Jim Beam Black and Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and an uncut, wheated heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jim Beam Black | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 51% corn, 45% wheat, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 7 years +1 yr | 6 years |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 111.2 proof (55.6% ABV) +25 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$38 less | ~$60 – $65 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Jim Beam Black 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
Jim Beam Black
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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated
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Flavor Profile
Jim Beam Black Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 3/7 fruit: Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 7 out of 10
heat 3/7 heat: Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 7 out of 10
nuttiness 6/3 nuttiness: Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 8 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Jim Beam Black 4 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 3 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Jim Beam Black: The extra-aged version of the white label and a considerable step up for a few dollars more. Softer and rounder than Knob Creek with the same family peanut note, at a proof that keeps everything gentle.
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated: A very high-wheat bourbon bottled at cask strength. Nearly half the grain is wheat, so it is honeyed and candy-sweet with bright citrus and cherry rather than rye spice.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Jim Beam Black if you want the Beam house character at its most affordable and easy-going without hunting for it.
- Go with Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated if you want an extremely wheat-heavy, cask-strength pour that is all honey, candy and citrus.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, cocktails (Jim Beam Black); neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated).