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Blanton’s Single Barrel vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Put Blanton’s Single Barrel next to E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Blanton’s Single Barrel | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| 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) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $150 | ~$45 – $90 ~$48 less |
- Blanton’s Single Barrel 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 Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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
Blanton’s Single Barrel
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Blanton’s Single Barrel E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/5 spice: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Blanton’s Single Barrel 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Blanton’s Single Barrel 3 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Blanton’s Single Barrel); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch).