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Booker’s vs Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Put Booker’s next to Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof and you have an uncut, high-rye heavyweight set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Booker’s | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 125 proof (62.5% ABV) | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +5 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$85 – $110 ~$40 less | ~$75 – $200 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Booker’s and Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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
Booker’s
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
A top 5 bottle.
Flavor Profile
Booker’s Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/5 spice: Booker’s 7 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10
nuttiness 8/6 nuttiness: Booker’s 8 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Booker’s 7 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
heat 10/9 heat: Booker’s 10 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Booker’s 8 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Booker’s 4 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Booker’s: Uncut, unfiltered Beam at batch strength, and the most concentrated expression of the house peanut-and-oak character. Enormous and hot, with a finish that goes on well past where you expect it to stop.
- 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 Booker’s if you want the Beam house style at full power and you have water on the table at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof if you want a hot, nutty, barrel-proof Buffalo Trace bourbon.
Best enjoyed neat (Booker’s); neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof).