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Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof vs Penelope Toasted Series
Put Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof next to Penelope Toasted Series and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a sourced, high-rye blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof | Penelope Toasted Series |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +30 proof | 100 proof (50% 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.
Penelope Toasted Series
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Penelope Toasted Series
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/5 heat: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10
nuttiness 6/3 nuttiness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 4 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.
- Penelope Toasted Series: Finished in a second, freshly toasted barrel, which pushes it toward toffee, roasted coffee and darker oak. The toast level changes from batch to batch.
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 Penelope Toasted Series if you want a toasty, coffee-and-toffee bourbon from a second-barrel finish at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Toasted Series).