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Old Forester 1870 Original Batch vs Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Put Old Forester 1870 Original Batch next to Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against an uncut, high-rye heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1870 Original Batch | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 72% corn, 24% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 8 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV) +30 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$25 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
Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1870 Original Batch Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/8 heat: Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 3 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10
oak 5/9 oak: Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 4 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 2 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 7 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 6 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.
- Old Forester 1870 Original Batch: The first bottle in Old Forester's Whiskey Row Series, recreating the founder's habit of blending barrels from three warehouses. It is the lightest of the series, caramel sweet and easy.
- 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 Forester 1870 Original Batch if you want the gentlest, most easygoing pour in the Whiskey Row Series at a 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, rocks, highball (Old Forester 1870 Original Batch); neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak).