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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked vs Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Put Woodford Reserve Double Oaked next to Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +21 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $62 | ~$40 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 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 & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/6 oak: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 5/8 fruit: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10
heat 4/6 heat: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- 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 & Kings Butchertown Bourbon: Kentucky bourbon finished in the Louisville brandy maker's apple brandy barrels. The finish reads like caramel apple pie: baked apple and cinnamon over a sturdy oak base.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon without hunting for it.
- Go with Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon if you want an apple-brandy-finished bourbon that tastes like caramel apple pie with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked); neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon).