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Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof vs Stagg
Comparing Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof and Stagg is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$75 – $200 vs. ~$70 – $120).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof | Stagg |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) | 130 proof (65% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $200 | ~$70 – $120 ~$43 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof and Stagg do not publish an official mash bill.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.
Stagg
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Stagg
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/7 spice: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10, Stagg 7 out of 10
nuttiness 6/4 nuttiness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Stagg 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Stagg 7 out of 10
oak 8/9 oak: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Stagg 9 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Stagg 5 out of 10
heat 9/10 heat: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Stagg 10 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.
- Stagg: Uncut and unfiltered Buffalo Trace at a proof that demands respect. Dark chocolate, espresso and charred oak arrive with genuine heat, and a few drops of water unlock a surprising amount of fruit.
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 Stagg if you want the biggest, hottest, most concentrated expression of the Buffalo Trace profile at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof); neat (Stagg).