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Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof vs Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof and Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus a blender-built, classically built bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 13 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 123.8 proof (61.9% ABV) +13 proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$200 – $300 | ~$40 – $70 ~$195 less |
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof and Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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 & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/6 oak: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 6/8 fruit: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10
heat 8/6 heat: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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 & 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 Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof if you want an old, uncut Wild Turkey with cola, cobbler and serious oak.
- Go with Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon if you want an apple-brandy-finished bourbon that tastes like caramel apple pie at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof); neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon).