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Russell’s Reserve 15 Year vs Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Put Russell’s Reserve 15 Year next to Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against an uncut, high-rye heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Russell’s Reserve 15 Year | 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 | 15 years +7 yr | 8 years |
| Proof | 117.2 proof (58.6% ABV) | 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV) +3 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$250 – $400 | ~$70 – $80 ~$250 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- Russell’s Reserve 15 Year and Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak do not publish an official mash bill.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 15 Year
One of my favorites.
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve 15 Year Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 7 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 6 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10
heat 7/8 heat: Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 7 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 3 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 6 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10
oak 9/9 oak: Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 9 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 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 15 Year: The oldest regular Russell's Reserve, at barrel proof. Fifteen years in Camp Nelson rickhouses push it toward old oak, leather and dried fruit over the usual Turkey spice.
- 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 15 Year if you want a very old, oak-heavy Wild Turkey for slow sipping 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 and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Russell’s Reserve 15 Year); neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak).