Compare
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof vs Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Put Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof next to Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a contemporary, high-wheat craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof | Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 70% corn, 5% rye, 25% wheat |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +40 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $200 | ~$45 – $55 ~$88 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.
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/4 oak: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 9/5 heat: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 6/2 nuttiness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 2 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon: An organic, wheat-heavy bourbon from a Michigan craft distillery. It stays round and caramel sweet on the palate with a peppery edge, while the nose is quiet and still a little young.
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 Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon if you want an organic, Midwest craft wheater with a round, caramel-forward body at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon).