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Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof vs New Riff Single Barrel
Comparing Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof and New Riff Single Barrel reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a modern, spice-driven craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof | New Riff Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 5 years |
| Proof | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +25 proof | 105 proof (52.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $200 | ~$55 – $70 ~$75 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.
New Riff Single Barrel
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof New Riff Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/9 spice: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 9 out of 10
nuttiness 6/3 nuttiness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/4 sweetness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 4 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 6 out of 10
heat 9/7 heat: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- New Riff Single Barrel: The single-barrel expression of New Riff's 30% rye mash, non-chill-filtered and at higher proof than the bonded version. As dry and peppery as bourbon gets before it stops being bourbon.
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 New Riff Single Barrel if you want the most aggressively spice-driven bourbon in this list, with single-barrel variation on top at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof); neat, old-fashioned (New Riff Single Barrel).