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Old Forester 100 Proof vs Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated
Old Forester 100 Proof and Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus an uncut, wheat-forward heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 100 Proof | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 51% corn, 45% wheat, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 111.2 proof (55.6% ABV) +11 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$26 – $32 ~$34 less | ~$60 – $65 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Old Forester 100 Proof
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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 100 Proof Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/3 spice: Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 3 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 7 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Old Forester 100 Proof 7 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 8 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Forester 100 Proof 3 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Old Forester 100 Proof: The bottle most people should buy from this range: the same recipe as the 86 with enough proof to actually taste it. One of the strongest arguments on the shelf for spending six dollars more.
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated: A very high-wheat bourbon bottled at cask strength. Nearly half the grain is wheat, so it is honeyed and candy-sweet with bright citrus and cherry rather than rye spice.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Old Forester 100 Proof if you want the best value in the Old Forester range and a superb old-fashioned base without hunting for it.
- Go with Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated if you want an extremely wheat-heavy, cask-strength pour that is all honey, candy and citrus.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Forester 100 Proof); neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated).