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Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof vs Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof and Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus a sourced, rye-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 10 years |
| Proof | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +39 proof | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $200 | ~$45 – $55 ~$88 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof and Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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.
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/4 heat: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10
nuttiness 6/2 nuttiness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year: The older version of Bulleit's high-rye bourbon. Ten years add a lot of oak and leather to the usual rye spice, and the finish turns dry and woody.
Which One Should You Choose?
- 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.
- Go with Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year if you want an oak-forward, ten-year high-rye bourbon at a gentle proof at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof); neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year).