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Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style vs Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style and Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus a blender-built, classically built bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style | 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 | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +4 proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$40 – $70 ~$8 less |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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 Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/8 fruit: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 7/6 heat: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 3 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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 & 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 1920 Prohibition Style if you want a rich, high-proof, dessert-leaning bourbon with real weight in the glass without hunting for it.
- Go with Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon if you want an apple-brandy-finished bourbon that tastes like caramel apple pie at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style); neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon).