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Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof vs Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof and Jack Daniel’s 14 Year are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$75 – $200 vs. ~$150 – $250).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof | Jack Daniel’s 14 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 14 years |
| Proof | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +4 proof | 126.3 proof (63.1% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $200 ~$63 less | ~$150 – $250 |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited 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.
Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
No notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 8 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 6/4 nuttiness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 4 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10
oak 8/9 oak: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10
heat 9/9 heat: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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.
- Jack Daniel’s 14 Year: The oldest Jack Daniel's in over a century, bottled near barrel proof. Butterscotch and bakery spice over rich leather, old oak and pipe tobacco.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof if you want a hot, nutty, barrel-proof Buffalo Trace bourbon at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Jack Daniel’s 14 Year if you want the oldest, strongest Jack Daniel's on the shelf.
Best enjoyed neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof); neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 14 Year).