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Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Comparing Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) and E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) +10 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $100 | ~$45 – $90 ~$23 less |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 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 Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/5 heat: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series): Barrell blends sourced barrels from multiple states and bottles at cask strength, and the batches differ enormously. At their best they show a tropical fruit note that almost nothing else in bourbon delivers.
- 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 Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) if you want an adventurous, cask-strength blend and you accept that each batch is its own animal without hunting for it.
- 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 at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch).