Cooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set with Mug 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 Cooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set with Mug's 5.6. It leads on variety & how well it introduces the range and value against buying the bags separately.

Cooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set with Mug costs $38 less.

Who each one suits

Cooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set with Mug

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

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, value against buying the bags separately.

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

CriterionWeightCooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set with MugCooper's Cask Single Origin Box Set 48oz
Variety & How Well It Introduces the Range26%7.08.5
Value Against Buying the Bags Separately22%3.06.0
Presentation & Gift Readiness18%10.010.0
Freshness & Roast Date Transparency14%0.00.0

What each one costs

Price$46.95$84.95
Cost per kg
The figure that decides what the choice costs over a year, not on the day.
$138.01/kg$62.43/kg

Where they differ

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

Cooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set with MugCooper's Cask Single Origin Box Set 48oz
Price$46.95$84.95
What sets it apartThree barrel aged coffees with a 15oz camper mug, the only set here that includes something to drink fromThe only set here that costs less than buying the same four bags separately
Bags IncludedStout whiskey (Sumatra), rye whiskey (Ethiopia) and rum (Rwanda)Four of the roaster's most popular single origins, full-size bags
Gift Set Size34
Includes Extras15 oz camper mug—
Net Weight340 g1361 g
OriginSumatra, Ethiopia, Rwanda—
Price per kg138.01 USD62.43 USD
Price vs Separate—-9.15 USD

Pros and cons

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

Cooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set with Mug
  • +The 15 oz camper mug is included in the $46.95 price, making this a self-contained gift with nothing extra to buy.
  • +Three different spirit casks across three countries give the recipient a structured tasting experience rather than a repeated profile.
  • +Ground or whole bean is chosen at checkout, so the set adapts to the recipient's brewing method without guesswork.
  • −Cooper's Cask prints no roast date on the bags, so the recipient cannot tell how recently the coffee was roasted.
  • −The set cannot be turned into a subscription, so a recipient who enjoys it must reorder manually each time.
  • −At $138.01 per kilo, the per-gram cost is high relative to buying specialty single origins outside a gift set format.
Full Cooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set with Mug 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

Cooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set with MugCooper's Cask Single Origin Box Set 48oz
Price
Price$46.95$84.95
Who it suits
Best forsomeone giving coffee to a person whose taste they only half knowsomeone giving coffee to a person whose taste they only half know
What sets it apartThree barrel aged coffees with a 15oz camper mug, the only set here that includes something to drink fromThe only set here that costs less than buying the same four bags separately
Specifications
Bags IncludedStout whiskey (Sumatra), rye whiskey (Ethiopia) and rum (Rwanda)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 or whole beanGround or whole bean
Gift Packaging✓✓
Gift Set Size34
Includes Extras15 oz camper mug—
Net Weight340 g1361 g
OriginSumatra, Ethiopia, Rwanda—
Packaging TypeBoxBox
Price per kg138.01 USD62.43 USD
Price vs Separate—-9.15 USD
Roast Date Printed✕✕
Roast LevelVaries by coffeeVaries by coffee
Roaster CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Roaster Country CodeUSUS
Roaster NamedCooper’s Cask CoffeeCooper’s Cask Coffee
SeasonalYear roundYear round
Set TypeCoffeeCoffee
Ships toUSUS
Ships to NoteShips within the US. International orders are arranged individually by contacting the roaster, and any customs fees are the buyer's.Ships within the US. International orders are arranged individually by contacting the roaster, and any customs fees are the buyer's.
Subscription Available✕✕

Cooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set with Mug vs Cooper's Cask Single Origin Box Set 48oz: common questions

Which is better, Cooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set with Mug or Cooper's Cask Single Origin Box Set 48oz?

Cooper's Cask Single Origin Box Set 48oz scores 7.2 against 5.6, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion.

Is Cooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set with Mug or Cooper's Cask Single Origin Box Set 48oz cheaper?

Cooper's Cask Barrel Aged Box Set with Mug starts at $46.95, and Cooper's Cask Single Origin Box Set 48oz at $84.95. Per kg they work out at $138.01/kg and $62.43/kg.

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

someone giving coffee to a person 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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