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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Put Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond next to E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and you have a contemporary, high-rye craft build set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $50 ~$58 less | ~$70 – $140 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/5 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
oak 5/8 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond: Bardstown's own high-rye recipe, distilled on site rather than sourced. More than a third rye gives it a bright, minty, fruit-and-pepper profile over caramel and light oak.
- 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 Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond if you want a spicy, fruit-forward high-rye bourbon with the guarantees of a bonded label at a significantly lower price point.
- 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.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond); neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel).