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Knob Creek 9 Year vs Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Put Knob Creek 9 Year next to Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against an uncut, high-rye heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Knob Creek 9 Year | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 24% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 9 years +1 yr | 8 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV) +20 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $40 ~$38 less | ~$70 – $80 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Knob Creek 9 Year and Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak do not publish an official mash bill.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
Knob Creek 9 Year
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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
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Flavor Profile
Knob Creek 9 Year Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: Knob Creek 9 Year 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10
heat 5/8 heat: Knob Creek 9 Year 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10
nuttiness 7/4 nuttiness: Knob Creek 9 Year 7 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10
fruit 3/5 fruit: Knob Creek 9 Year 3 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10
oak 8/9 oak: Knob Creek 9 Year 8 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Knob Creek 9 Year 6 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- Knob Creek 9 Year: This classic Jim Beam offering leans heavily into traditional oak, rich caramel, vanilla, and the signature Beam peanut-funk nuttiness. At 100 proof it delivers a bolder, more structural wood-and-spice influence with a touch of citrus zest and mint on the finish.
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak: Eight-year MGP bourbon given a second stint in toasted barrels. It is dense and dessert-like, with molasses, dark chocolate and coffee over heavy oak at well over 120 proof.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Knob Creek 9 Year if you want a classic peanut-and-oak-forward Kentucky bourbon with an older age statement at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak if you want a dense, double-oaked, dessert-like bourbon at high proof.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Knob Creek 9 Year); neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak).