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Eagle Rare 10 Year vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Comparing Eagle Rare 10 Year and E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by proof (90 vs. 100).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Eagle Rare 10 Year | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| 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) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $65 ~$15 less | ~$45 – $90 |
- Eagle Rare 10 Year and E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Eagle Rare 10 Year E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/5 heat: Eagle Rare 10 Year 3 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Eagle Rare 10 Year 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Eagle Rare 10 Year 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- 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 Eagle Rare 10 Year if you want an elegant, older, low-proof sipper where refinement matters more than intensity at a 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 neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 10 Year); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch).