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New Riff 8 Year vs Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Comparing New Riff 8 Year and Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak reveals a matchup between a modern, spice-driven craft expression and an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | New Riff 8 Year | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley | 72% corn, 24% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years | 8 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV) +20 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$65 – $70 ~$8 less | ~$70 – $80 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak does 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
New Riff 8 Year
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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
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Flavor Profile
New Riff 8 Year Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/8 heat: New Riff 8 Year 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: New Riff 8 Year 6 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10
spice 8/6 spice: New Riff 8 Year 8 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10
oak 7/9 oak: New Riff 8 Year 7 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: New Riff 8 Year 3 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: New Riff 8 Year 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- New Riff 8 Year: The older, deeper version of New Riff's bonded bourbon. Same 30% rye recipe, but eight years add richer oak and darker sugar while keeping the spice front and center.
- 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 New Riff 8 Year if you want an older, deeper take on New Riff's spicy high-rye recipe at a slightly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- 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, old-fashioned (New Riff 8 Year); neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak).