Black Rifle Dark Roast Bundle vs Cooper's Cask Espresso Box Set
AheadCooper's Cask Espresso Box Set is the better buy on our scoring, 6.3 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 Espresso Box Set costs $5.92 less.
Who each one suits
someone buying a present for a coffee drinker whose taste they only half know
Scores higher on value against buying the bags separately.
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
| Criterion | Weight in category | Black Rifle Dark Roast Bundle | Cooper's Cask Espresso Box Set |
|---|---|---|---|
| Variety & How Well It Introduces the Range | 26% | 5.5 | 7.0 |
| Value Against Buying the Bags Separately | 22% | 7.0 | 5.0 |
| Presentation & Gift Readiness | 18% | 5.0 | 10.0 |
| Freshness & Roast Date Transparency | 14% | 0.0 | 0.0 |
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 | $58.72/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 Bundle | Cooper's Cask Espresso Box Set | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $45.87 | $39.95 |
| Best for | someone buying a present for a coffee drinker whose taste they only half know | someone giving coffee to a person whose taste they only half know |
| What sets it apart | Three dark roasts in every format, bean, ground and K-Cup, saving about five dollars on separates | Kenya, Ethiopia and Brazil profiled for espresso, the only set here roasted for one brew method |
| Bags Included | Beyond Black (12oz), Tactisquatch (12oz), Blackbeard's Delight (12oz) | Kenya, Ethiopia and Brazil, profiled for espresso |
| Format | Ground, K-Cup pods, Whole bean | Ground or whole bean |
| Gift Packaging | — | ✓ |
| Net Weight | 1021 g | 680 g |
| Origin | — | Kenya, Ethiopia, Brazil |
| Packaging Type | — | Box |
| Price per kg | 44.94 USD | 58.72 USD |
| Price vs Separate | 5.1 USD | — |
| Roast Level | Dark | Varies by coffee |
| Roaster Named | Black Rifle Coffee | Cooper’s Cask Coffee |
| Ships to | US, CA | US |
| Ships to Note | Ships 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.
- +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.
- +Three origins across Kenya, Ethiopia and Brazil give an espresso drinker meaningful contrast in a single purchase.
- +Gift box packaging arrives ready to give, with no additional wrapping needed from the buyer.
- +Ground or whole bean is chosen at checkout, so the giver can match the recipient's equipment.
- −Cooper's Cask prints no roast date on these bags, so an espresso drinker who times their brewing to the roast has no reference point.
- −No subscription option means a repeat buyer pays full price each time rather than locking in a saving.
- −The set is built specifically for espresso, so a recipient without a machine gets nothing from it.
Every specification, side by side
| Black Rifle Dark Roast Bundle | Cooper's Cask Espresso Box Set | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $45.87 | $39.95 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | someone buying a present for a coffee drinker whose taste they only half know | someone giving coffee to a person whose taste they only half know |
| What sets it apart | Three dark roasts in every format, bean, ground and K-Cup, saving about five dollars on separates | Kenya, Ethiopia and Brazil profiled for espresso, the only set here roasted for one brew method |
| Specifications | ||
| Bags Included | Beyond Black (12oz), Tactisquatch (12oz), Blackbeard's Delight (12oz) | Kenya, Ethiopia and Brazil, profiled for espresso |
| Certifications | None claimed by the maker | None claimed by the maker |
| Direct Trade | ✕ | ✕ |
| Flavoured | Not flavoured | Not flavoured |
| Format | Ground, K-Cup pods, Whole bean | Ground or whole bean |
| Gift Packaging | — | ✓ |
| Gift Set Size | 3 | 3 |
| Net Weight | 1021 g | 680 g |
| Origin | — | Kenya, Ethiopia, Brazil |
| Packaging Type | — | Box |
| Price per kg | 44.94 USD | 58.72 USD |
| Price vs Separate | 5.1 USD | — |
| Roast Date Printed | ✕ | ✕ |
| Roast Level | Dark | Varies by coffee |
| Roaster Country | United States | United States |
| Roaster Country Code | US | US |
| Roaster Named | Black Rifle Coffee | Cooper’s Cask Coffee |
| Seasonal | Year round | Year round |
| Set Type | Coffee | Coffee |
| Ships to | US, CA | US |
| Ships to Note | Ships 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 Espresso Box Set: common questions
Which is better, Black Rifle Dark Roast Bundle or Cooper's Cask Espresso Box Set?
Cooper's Cask Espresso Box Set scores 6.3 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 Espresso Box Set cheaper?
Black Rifle Dark Roast Bundle starts at $45.87, and Cooper's Cask Espresso Box Set at $39.95. Per kg they work out at $44.94/kg and $58.72/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 Espresso Box Set for?
someone giving coffee to a person whose taste they only half know
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