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Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style vs Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Comparing Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style and Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style | 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 | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) | 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV) +5 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$13 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 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/9 oak: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10
heat 7/8 heat: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 3 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style: Dense and syrupy for its age, with molasses and dark chocolate carrying a serious 115-proof punch. The high rye reads as baking spice rather than sharpness, and the body is unusually thick.
- 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 1920 Prohibition Style if you want a rich, high-proof, dessert-leaning bourbon with real weight in the glass at a lower price point.
- 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, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style); neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak).