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Eagle Rare 10 Year vs Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Put Eagle Rare 10 Year next to Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Eagle Rare 10 Year | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +40 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $65 ~$85 less | ~$75 – $200 |
- Eagle Rare 10 Year and Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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
Eagle Rare 10 Year
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
A top 5 bottle.
Flavor Profile
Eagle Rare 10 Year Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/9 heat: Eagle Rare 10 Year 3 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
nuttiness 4/6 nuttiness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: Eagle Rare 10 Year 7 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Eagle Rare 10 Year 5 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 6 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Eagle Rare 10 Year: A 10-year age statement at a gentle 90 proof gives this a polished, dry-oak elegance rather than power. Toffee and orange peel lead into leather and dried fruit, with a long, notably dry finish.
- 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 Eagle Rare 10 Year if you want an elegant, older, low-proof sipper where refinement matters more than intensity at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof if you want a hot, nutty, barrel-proof Buffalo Trace bourbon with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 10 Year); neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof).