Black Rifle Dark Roast Bundle vs Cooper's Cask Single Origin Box Set 48oz

The verdict

Cooper's Cask Single Origin Box Set 48oz is the better buy on our scoring, 7.2 to Black Rifle Dark Roast Bundle's 5.3. It leads on variety & how well it introduces the range and presentation & gift readiness.

Black Rifle Dark Roast Bundle costs $39.08 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 Single Origin Box Set 48oz

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 Single Origin Box Set 48oz
Variety & How Well It Introduces the Range26%5.58.5
Value Against Buying the Bags Separately22%7.06.0
Presentation & Gift Readiness18%5.010.0
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency14%0.00.0

What each one costs

Price$45.87$84.95
Cost per kg
The figure that decides what the choice costs over a year, not on the day.
$44.94/kg$62.43/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 Single Origin Box Set 48oz
Price$45.87$84.95
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 separatesThe only set here that costs less than buying the same four bags separately
Bags IncludedBeyond Black (12oz), Tactisquatch (12oz), Blackbeard's Delight (12oz)Four of the roaster's most popular single origins, full-size bags
FormatGround, K-Cup pods, Whole beanGround or whole bean
Gift Packaging—✓
Gift Set Size34
Net Weight1021 g1361 g
Packaging Type—Box
Price per kg44.94 USD62.43 USD
Price vs Separate5.1 USD-9.15 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 Single Origin Box Set 48oz
  • +Four full-size 12-ounce bags total 1,361 grams, making it one of the more generous gift sets at this price point.
  • +Buying the set saves $9.15 against purchasing the same four bags individually, which is rare in the gift set category.
  • +Ground or whole bean is chosen at checkout, so the giver can match the format to the recipient's equipment.
  • +Roast levels vary across the four coffees, giving a recipient genuine range rather than four versions of the same style.
  • −Cooper's Cask prints no roast date on the bags, so a recipient cannot gauge how recently the coffee was roasted.
  • −The set has no subscription option, so a giver who wants to repeat the gift regularly must reorder it manually each time.
  • −Three bags fewer than the Single Origin set, the Cold Brew set also includes filters, so buyers wanting a more complete starter gift may find this set comparatively bare.
Full Cooper's Cask Single Origin Box Set 48oz review →

Every specification, side by side

Black Rifle Dark Roast BundleCooper's Cask Single Origin Box Set 48oz
Price
Price$45.87$84.95
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 separatesThe only set here that costs less than buying the same four bags separately
Specifications
Bags IncludedBeyond Black (12oz), Tactisquatch (12oz), Blackbeard's Delight (12oz)Four of the roaster's most popular single origins, full-size bags
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 g1361 g
Packaging Type—Box
Price per kg44.94 USD62.43 USD
Price vs Separate5.1 USD-9.15 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 Single Origin Box Set 48oz: common questions

Which is better, Black Rifle Dark Roast Bundle or Cooper's Cask Single Origin Box Set 48oz?

Cooper's Cask Single Origin Box Set 48oz scores 7.2 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 Single Origin Box Set 48oz cheaper?

Black Rifle Dark Roast Bundle starts at $45.87, and Cooper's Cask Single Origin Box Set 48oz at $84.95. Per kg they work out at $44.94/kg and $62.43/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 Single Origin Box Set 48oz for?

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

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