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Ancient Age vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Put Ancient Age next to E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ancient Age | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +20 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$14 – $18 ~$89 less | ~$70 – $140 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Ancient Age and E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Ancient Age
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Ancient Age E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 3/8 oak: Ancient Age 3 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10
heat 2/5 heat: Ancient Age 2 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Ancient Age 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Ancient Age 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Ancient Age 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Ancient Age 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Ancient Age: The bottom rung of the Buffalo Trace ladder and priced accordingly. Thin and simple at 80 proof, but it is recognisably the Mash Bill #2 recipe and it does its job in a highball without complaint.
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel: Single barrels from the warehouse Colonel Taylor built, bonded at 100 proof. More oak and more concentration than the small batch, and one of the most sought-after regular releases Buffalo Trace makes.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Ancient Age if you want the cheapest honest mixer in the lineup and you are not drinking it neat without hunting for it.
- Go with E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel if you want the most concentrated bonded expression of the Buffalo Trace profile, and the hunt does not deter you with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball (Ancient Age); neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel).