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Bulleit Bourbon vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Put Bulleit Bourbon next to E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and you have a sourced, high-rye blend set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ~$39 less | ~$45 – $90 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 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. Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/5 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 3 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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. 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 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. Small Batch if you want the Buffalo Trace house profile with real structure and a bonded 100-proof backbone.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch).