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Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish vs Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Comparing Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish and Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$90 – $130 vs. ~$40 – $70).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish | 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 | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +20 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$90 – $130 | ~$40 – $70 ~$55 less |
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish and Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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
Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/8 fruit: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 5 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 4/6 heat: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish: The standard Michter's bourbon given a second toasted barrel, which adds sweetness and wood to an already polished pour. Genuinely good, though the price has drifted well past what the liquid alone justifies.
- 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 Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish if you want the smoothest, most polished toasted-barrel pour here and price is not the deciding factor.
- 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 (Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish); neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon).