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Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond vs Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated
Comparing Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond and Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and an uncut, wheated heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 51% corn, 45% wheat, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | 6 years +2 yr |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 111.2 proof (55.6% ABV) +11 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$16 – $22 ~$44 less | ~$60 – $65 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond does 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
Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated
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Flavor Profile
Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/7 fruit: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 8 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 3 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 3 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond: A bonded 100-proof bourbon at a price that barely seems possible, though distribution is patchy outside Kentucky. Unremarkable in the best way: it does everything a bourbon should and nothing extra.
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated: A very high-wheat bourbon bottled at cask strength. Nearly half the grain is wheat, so it is honeyed and candy-sweet with bright citrus and cherry rather than rye spice.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded Kentucky bourbon for under twenty dollars, if you can find it in your state.
- Go with Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated if you want an extremely wheat-heavy, cask-strength pour that is all honey, candy and citrus with an older age statement.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond); neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated).