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Old Grand-Dad 114 vs Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Put Old Grand-Dad 114 next to Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad 114 | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) +3 proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 ~$24 less | ~$40 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Old Grand-Dad 114 and Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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 Grand-Dad 114
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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad 114 Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/8 fruit: Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10
spice 9/6 spice: Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 8/6 heat: Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Old Grand-Dad 114: The best proof-per-dollar in American whiskey and it is not especially close. The 27% rye mash at 114 proof is loud, peppery and completely unsubtle, which is exactly why it makes such a good old-fashioned.
- 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 Grand-Dad 114 if you want maximum rye spice and proof for under thirty dollars without hunting for it.
- Go with Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon if you want an apple-brandy-finished bourbon that tastes like caramel apple pie.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114); neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon).