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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked vs Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Put Woodford Reserve Double Oaked next to Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against an uncut, high-rye heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 72% corn, 24% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 8 years |
| Proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) | 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV) +30 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $62 ~$19 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 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
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Flavor Profile
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/8 heat: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10
oak 9/9 oak: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Woodford Reserve Double Oaked: A second barrel, deeply toasted, and the result is unashamedly dessert-like. Maple and caramelised sugar with heavy wood — polarising if you want restraint, excellent if you want sweetness.
- 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 Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon at a lower price point and without hunting for it.
- 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.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked); neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak).