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Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond vs Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Comparing Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond and Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon reveals a matchup between a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 9 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +11 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$110 – $180 | ~$40 – $70 ~$90 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 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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Flavor Profile
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/6 spice: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 6/8 fruit: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10
heat 4/6 heat: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 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 & 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 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 & 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 (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond); neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon).