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1792 Small Batch vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Put 1792 Small Batch next to E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 ~$38 less | ~$45 – $90 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- 1792 Small Batch and E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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
1792 Small Batch
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/5 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 1792 Small Batch: Barton's flagship and one of the most under-discussed bottles at its price. A high-rye character with cocoa and orange peel, and considerably more going on than the shelf position suggests.
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch: Bottled-in-bond from the same low-rye Buffalo Trace recipe, and the extra 10 proof over standard BT gives it noticeably more grip. Butterscotch and tobacco with a long, drying finish that outlasts most bottles near its shelf price.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with 1792 Small Batch if you want an overlooked, spice-forward Kentucky bourbon that punches above its price without hunting for it.
- Go with E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch if you want the Buffalo Trace house profile with real structure and a bonded 100-proof backbone.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch).