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Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond vs Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Put Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond next to Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak and you have a classic, high-wheat stalwart set against an uncut, high-rye heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 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 | ~$110 – $180 | ~$70 – $80 ~$70 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 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
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
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Flavor Profile
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/6 spice: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10
heat 4/8 heat: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10
oak 7/9 oak: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond: The decanter series, released twice a year at varying ages, and Heaven Hill's most serious wheated statement. Age shows as polished oak and stewed fruit rather than tannin, but you pay handsomely for the bottle.
- 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 Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond if you want an aged, bonded wheater in a presentation bottle and the price is not the obstacle.
- 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 at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond); neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak).