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Woodford Reserve vs Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Woodford Reserve and Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus a blender-built, classically built bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Woodford Reserve | 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 | ~$35 – $42 ~$17 less | ~$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
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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Woodford Reserve Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 6/8 fruit: Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10
heat 4/6 heat: Woodford Reserve 4 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Woodford Reserve 3 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Woodford Reserve: The most widely poured premium bourbon in America, and a genuinely well-made one. Dried fruit and cocoa over a balanced 18% rye mash, finished smooth enough to please almost anyone.
- 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 if you want a polished, widely available crowd-pleaser that never puts a foot wrong at a lower price point.
- 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, old-fashioned, cocktails (Woodford Reserve); neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon).