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Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B vs Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B and Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, wheat-forward classic versus an uncut, rye-forward heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 24% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 12 years +4 yr | 8 years |
| Proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) | 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV) +30 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$170 – $900 | ~$70 – $80 ~$460 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B and Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak do not publish an official mash bill.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
Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B
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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
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Flavor Profile
Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/8 heat: Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 3 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10
spice 3/6 spice: Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 3 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10
oak 6/9 oak: Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 6 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 3 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 8 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B: Twelve-year wheated bourbon from the Van Winkle line. Soft and balanced, with butterscotch, toffee and caramel and a gentle, spiced finish.
- 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 Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B if you want a soft, balanced, 12-year wheater from the Van Winkle line 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 (Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B); neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak).