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Blanton’s Single Barrel vs Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Comparing Blanton’s Single Barrel and Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Blanton’s Single Barrel | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +37 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $150 ~$23 less | ~$75 – $200 |
- Blanton’s Single Barrel and Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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
Blanton’s Single Barrel
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
A top 5 bottle.
Flavor Profile
Blanton’s Single Barrel Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/9 heat: Blanton’s Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
nuttiness 3/6 nuttiness: Blanton’s Single Barrel 3 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Blanton’s Single Barrel: The bottle that invented the single-barrel category and still trades largely on its horse-stopper cork and its scarcity. The whiskey itself is genuinely good — honeyed and citrus-led with nutmeg spice — but at secondary prices you are paying for the bottle as much as the pour.
- 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 Blanton’s Single Barrel if you want the original single-barrel presentation and a honeyed, citrus-led profile, and the hunt is part of the appeal at a 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 (Blanton’s Single Barrel); neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof).