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Booker’s vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Booker’s and E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an uncut, rye-forward heavyweight versus an old-guard, classically built classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Booker’s | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| 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) +25 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$85 – $110 ~$8 less | ~$70 – $140 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Booker’s and E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel do not publish an official mash bill.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
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Booker’s E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 10/5 heat: Booker’s 10 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
nuttiness 8/4 nuttiness: Booker’s 8 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Booker’s 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Booker’s 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Booker’s 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Booker’s 8 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- 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 Booker’s if you want the Beam house style at full power and you have water on the table at a slightly lower price point and with significantly more proof behind it.
- 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 (Booker’s); neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel).