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Eagle Rare 12 Year vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Eagle Rare 12 Year and E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$50 – $80 vs. ~$70 – $140).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Eagle Rare 12 Year | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +5 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $80 ~$40 less | ~$70 – $140 |
- Eagle Rare 12 Year and E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel do not publish an official mash bill.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
Eagle Rare 12 Year
Top 3, behind George T. Stagg and Jack Daniel's 14.
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Eagle Rare 12 Year E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Eagle Rare 12 Year 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Eagle Rare 12 Year 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- Eagle Rare 12 Year: Two more years and five more proof points than Eagle Rare 10. Brown sugar and toffee lead, with a drier, more astringent oak finish.
- 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 Eagle Rare 12 Year if you want an older, richer step up from Eagle Rare 10 with more brown sugar and oak 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.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 12 Year); neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel).