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Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon vs Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon and Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a new-wave, wheat-forward craft style versus an uncut, rye-forward heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley | 72% corn, 24% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | 8 years +4 yr |
| Proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) | 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV) +33 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $45 ~$33 less | ~$70 – $80 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak does 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
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/9 oak: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10
heat 3/8 heat: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10
spice 2/6 spice: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon: A farm-to-bottle wheater from northern Illinois. Soft red winter wheat keeps it gentle and bready, with caramel and vanilla up front and very little bite at 87 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 Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm at a significantly lower price point.
- 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 with an older age statement.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon); neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak).