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Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof vs Four Roses Bourbon
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof and Four Roses Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof | Four Roses Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +50 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $200 | ~$22 – $28 ~$113 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof does 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.
Four Roses Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Four Roses Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/2 heat: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10
oak 8/3 oak: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 6/3 nuttiness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 5 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.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
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 Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof); cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon).