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Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof vs Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Comparing Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof and Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 24% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 13 years +5 yr | 8 years |
| Proof | 123.8 proof (61.9% ABV) +4 proof | 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$200 – $300 | ~$70 – $80 ~$175 less |
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof and Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak do not publish an official mash bill.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
Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
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Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/9 oak: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10
heat 8/8 heat: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof: Thirteen-year Wild Turkey at full barrel proof, uncut and unfiltered. Cola, molasses and fruit cobbler sit on deep, charred oak, and each release carries its own proof.
- 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 Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof if you want an old, uncut Wild Turkey with cola, cobbler and serious oak with an older age statement.
- 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 at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof); neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak).