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Charles Goodnight Bourbon vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Put Charles Goodnight Bourbon next to E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and you have an uncut, high-rye heavyweight set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Charles Goodnight Bourbon | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +15 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $80 ~$28 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 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Charles Goodnight Bourbon
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Charles Goodnight Bourbon E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/5 heat: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Charles Goodnight Bourbon: A barrel-strength Texas bourbon. The hot Texas climate pulls a lot of oak in six years, giving deep wood, brown sugar and dark fruit with plenty of rye spice.
- 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 Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength at a lower price point and without hunting for 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, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon); neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel).