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Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof vs Four Roses Small Batch Select
Put Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof next to Four Roses Small Batch Select and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof | Four Roses Small Batch Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +26 proof | 104 proof (52% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $200 | ~$55 – $65 ~$78 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 Small Batch Select
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Four Roses Small Batch Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/8 fruit: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 8 out of 10
heat 9/6 heat: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10
nuttiness 6/3 nuttiness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 3 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 7 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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 Small Batch Select: Six recipes, non-chill-filtered, at 104 proof, and the most complete thing Four Roses makes at a normal price. The house fruit character with enough proof and texture to carry it.
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 Four Roses Small Batch Select if you want the fullest expression of the Four Roses fruit-forward style without chasing an allocated bottle at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof); neat, rocks (Four Roses Small Batch Select).