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Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof vs Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond
Put Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof next to Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 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 | Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 64% corn, 24% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +30 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $200 | ~$45 – $60 ~$85 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.
Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/5 heat: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
oak 8/5 oak: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
nuttiness 6/4 nuttiness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond: A sweet-mash, bonded wheated bourbon from a distillery founded by two fermentation scientists, and the technical care shows in how clean it tastes. One of the strongest craft arguments on the shelf.
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 Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, sweet-mash wheater from a modern distillery doing genuinely careful work at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof); neat, rocks (Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond).