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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Put Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat next to E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and you have a contemporary, high-wheat craft build set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 106 proof (53% ABV) +6 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $55 ~$53 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 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/8 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10
fruit 8/5 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat: Because wheat makes up a massive 39% of the mash bill, this pour trades the aggressive spice of rye for a softer, oily mouthfeel. Expect bright fruit notes like ripe apricot and lemon on the nose, transitioning to pastry dough, light oak, and a creamy creme brulee sweetness balanced by a mild peppery backbone.
- 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 Wheat if you want a softer, fruit-forward, contemporary profile with a richer, oily texture and lower emphasis on traditional oak 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, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat); neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel).