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Baker’s 7 Year vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Comparing Baker’s 7 Year and E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Baker’s 7 Year | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| 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) +7 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$5 less | ~$45 – $90 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Baker’s 7 Year 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 Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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
Baker’s 7 Year
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Baker’s 7 Year E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/4 nuttiness: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- 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.
- 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 Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point at a slightly lower price point.
- 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 (Baker’s 7 Year); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch).