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Bulleit Bourbon vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Comparing Bulleit Bourbon and E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel reveals a matchup between a blender-built, spice-driven bottling and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 ~$77 less | ~$70 – $140 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel does 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
Bulleit Bourbon
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/8 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 3 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Bulleit Bourbon: The bottle that put high-rye bourbon in every cocktail bar in the country. Peppery and dry with the familiar MGP dill note, and it earns its place behind the bar more than in a glass on its own.
- 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 Bulleit Bourbon if you want a dry, peppery, high-rye bourbon built for cocktails and available absolutely everywhere at a significantly lower price point.
- 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 with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon); neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel).