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Old Forester 86 Proof vs Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Old Forester 86 Proof and Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus an uncut, rye-forward heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 86 Proof | 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 | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV) +34 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$20 – $26 ~$52 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 86 Proof
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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 86 Proof Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/9 oak: Old Forester 86 Proof 4 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10
heat 3/8 heat: Old Forester 86 Proof 3 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Old Forester 86 Proof 6 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Old Forester 86 Proof 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Old Forester 86 Proof 3 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Old Forester 86 Proof 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 86 Proof: The entry bottling and the cheapest way to meet the Old Forester banana-and-caramel signature. Thin at 86 proof, but it costs very little and mixes well.
- 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 86 Proof if you want the Old Forester house character at the lowest possible price 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 cocktails, highball, rocks (Old Forester 86 Proof); neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak).