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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky vs Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky and Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus a sourced, classically built blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +18 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $60 | ~$40 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 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 1910 Old Fine Whisky
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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/8 fruit: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 4/6 heat: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky: Old Forester given a second barrel, which loads it with dessert notes: toffee, buttercream and milk chocolate over heavy char. Sweet and rich for 93 proof.
- 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 Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky if you want a double-barreled, dessert-sweet bourbon with heavy char at a modest proof without hunting for it.
- Go with Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon if you want an apple-brandy-finished bourbon that tastes like caramel apple pie with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky); neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon).