Black Rifle Dark Roast Bundle vs Cooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set

The verdict

Cooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set is the better buy on our scoring, 6.7 to Black Rifle Dark Roast Bundle's 5.3. It leads on variety & how well it introduces the range and presentation & gift readiness.

Cooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set costs $5.92 less.

Who each one suits

Black Rifle Dark Roast Bundle

someone buying a present for a coffee drinker whose taste they only half know

Scores higher on value against buying the bags separately.

Cooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set

someone giving coffee to a person whose taste they only half know

Scores higher on variety & how well it introduces the range, presentation & gift readiness.

How they score, criterion by criterion

Both are scored the same way against the rest of their category, from what their makers publish. The weight is how much each criterion moves the total. How the score works

CriterionWeightBlack Rifle Dark Roast BundleCooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set
Variety & How Well It Introduces the Range26%5.59.0
Value Against Buying the Bags Separately22%7.04.0
Presentation & Gift Readiness18%5.010.0
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency14%0.00.0

What each one costs

Price$45.87$39.95
Cost per kg
The figure that decides what the choice costs over a year, not on the day.
$44.94/kg$88.07/kg

Where they differ

Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.

Black Rifle Dark Roast BundleCooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set
Price$45.87$39.95
Best forsomeone buying a present for a coffee drinker whose taste they only half knowsomeone giving coffee to a person whose taste they only half know
What sets it apartThree dark roasts in every format, bean, ground and K-Cup, saving about five dollars on separatesFour barrel aged single origins across Colombia, Sumatra, Ethiopia and Rwanda, in tasting sizes
Bags IncludedBeyond Black (12oz), Tactisquatch (12oz), Blackbeard's Delight (12oz)Bourbon barrel (Colombia), stout whiskey (Sumatra), rye whiskey (Ethiopia) and rum (Rwanda)
FormatGround, K-Cup pods, Whole beanGround or whole bean
Gift Packaging—✓
Gift Set Size34
Net Weight1021 g454 g
Origin—Colombia, Sumatra, Ethiopia, Rwanda
Packaging Type—Box
Price per kg44.94 USD88.07 USD
Price vs Separate5.1 USD—
Roast LevelDarkVaries by coffee
Roaster NamedBlack Rifle CoffeeCooper’s Cask Coffee
Ships toUS, CAUS
Ships to NoteShips within North America only: the US, Canada, Mexico and military addresses. No shipping to Europe, the UK or Australia.Ships within the US. International orders are arranged individually by contacting the roaster, and any customs fees are the buyer's.

Pros and cons

From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.

Black Rifle Dark Roast Bundle
  • +The bundle costs $5.10 less than the same three bags bought separately, a straightforward saving with no subscription required.
  • +Ground, whole bean, and K-Cup formats are all available, so the buyer can match the recipient's actual brewing setup.
  • +All three coffees are available year round, so the set is not subject to seasonal stock limits.
  • −All three coffees are dark roasts, so the set does not introduce the roaster's medium or lighter offerings.
  • −Roast dates are not printed on the bags, leaving the buyer with no way to gauge freshness at the time of purchase.
  • −The bundle has no subscription option, so the per-bag saving cannot be carried forward into repeat orders.
Full Black Rifle Dark Roast Bundle review →
Cooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set
  • +Four distinct barrel types across four countries gives a recipient genuine variety in every bag, not a single style repeated.
  • +Gift packaging is included at the $39.95 price, so no additional wrapping is needed before giving.
  • +Ground or whole bean is chosen at checkout, letting the giver match the recipient's actual setup.
  • −Cooper's Cask prints no roast date on the bags, so a recipient cannot tell how recently the coffee was roasted.
  • −The price per kilo is identical whether you buy the set or the bags separately, meaning the $39.95 covers presentation rather than any saving.
  • −A subscription is not available for this set, so a giver who wants to repeat the gift must reorder manually each time.
Full Cooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set review →

Every specification, side by side

Black Rifle Dark Roast BundleCooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set
Price
Price$45.87$39.95
Who it suits
Best forsomeone buying a present for a coffee drinker whose taste they only half knowsomeone giving coffee to a person whose taste they only half know
What sets it apartThree dark roasts in every format, bean, ground and K-Cup, saving about five dollars on separatesFour barrel aged single origins across Colombia, Sumatra, Ethiopia and Rwanda, in tasting sizes
Specifications
Bags IncludedBeyond Black (12oz), Tactisquatch (12oz), Blackbeard's Delight (12oz)Bourbon barrel (Colombia), stout whiskey (Sumatra), rye whiskey (Ethiopia) and rum (Rwanda)
CertificationsNone claimed by the makerNone claimed by the maker
Direct Trade✕✕
FlavouredNot flavouredNot flavoured
FormatGround, K-Cup pods, Whole beanGround or whole bean
Gift Packaging—✓
Gift Set Size34
Net Weight1021 g454 g
Origin—Colombia, Sumatra, Ethiopia, Rwanda
Packaging Type—Box
Price per kg44.94 USD88.07 USD
Price vs Separate5.1 USD—
Roast Date Printed✕✕
Roast LevelDarkVaries by coffee
Roaster CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Roaster Country CodeUSUS
Roaster NamedBlack Rifle CoffeeCooper’s Cask Coffee
SeasonalYear roundYear round
Set TypeCoffeeCoffee
Ships toUS, CAUS
Ships to NoteShips within North America only: the US, Canada, Mexico and military addresses. No shipping to Europe, the UK or Australia.Ships within the US. International orders are arranged individually by contacting the roaster, and any customs fees are the buyer's.
Subscription Available✕✕

Black Rifle Dark Roast Bundle vs Cooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set: common questions

Which is better, Black Rifle Dark Roast Bundle or Cooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set?

Cooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set scores 6.7 against 5.3, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Black Rifle Dark Roast Bundle is still ahead on value against buying the bags separately.

Is Black Rifle Dark Roast Bundle or Cooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set cheaper?

Black Rifle Dark Roast Bundle starts at $45.87, and Cooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set at $39.95. Per kg they work out at $44.94/kg and $88.07/kg.

Who is Black Rifle Dark Roast Bundle for?

someone buying a present for a coffee drinker whose taste they only half know

Who is Cooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set for?

someone giving coffee to a person whose taste they only half know

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