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Baker’s 7 Year vs Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Put Baker’s 7 Year next to Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Baker’s 7 Year | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +23 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$75 less | ~$75 – $200 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Baker’s 7 Year and Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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
Baker’s 7 Year
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
A top 5 bottle.
Flavor Profile
Baker’s 7 Year Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 6/9 heat: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
nuttiness 7/6 nuttiness: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof: E.H. Taylor straight from the barrel. Very hot and nutty, with toasted pecan, dark sugar and heavy oak; the proof changes with each batch.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof if you want a hot, nutty, barrel-proof Buffalo Trace bourbon with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year); neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof).