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Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof vs Booker’s
Put Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof next to Booker’s and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against an uncut, high-rye heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof | Booker’s |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 7 years |
| Proof | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +5 proof | 125 proof (62.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $200 | ~$85 – $110 ~$40 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof and Booker’s do not publish an official mash bill.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
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
A top 5 bottle.
Booker’s
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Booker’s
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/7 spice: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10, Booker’s 7 out of 10
nuttiness 6/8 nuttiness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Booker’s 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Booker’s 7 out of 10
heat 9/10 heat: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Booker’s 10 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Booker’s 8 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Booker’s 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- Booker’s: Uncut, unfiltered Beam at batch strength, and the most concentrated expression of the house peanut-and-oak character. Enormous and hot, with a finish that goes on well past where you expect it to stop.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof if you want a hot, nutty, barrel-proof Buffalo Trace bourbon.
- Go with Booker’s if you want the Beam house style at full power and you have water on the table at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof); neat (Booker’s).