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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon vs Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
On paper Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$85 – $100 vs. ~$40 – $70) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon | 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 | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +11 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$85 – $100 | ~$40 – $70 ~$38 less |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 8/8 fruit: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon: Finished in Oloroso sherry, Pedro Ximenez sherry and Cognac casks. The casks layer dried fruit, orange and dark chocolate over the bourbon and leave a long, clove-spiced finish.
- 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 Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon if you want a sherry-and-Cognac-finished bourbon full of dried fruit and dark chocolate 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 significantly lower price point and with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon).