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Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof vs Zackariah Harris
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof and Zackariah Harris sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus a blender-built, classically built bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof | Zackariah Harris |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +50 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $200 | ~$13 – $22 ~$120 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof and Zackariah Harris do not publish an official mash bill.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.
Zackariah Harris
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/3 heat: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
oak 8/3 oak: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
nuttiness 6/2 nuttiness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
fruit 4/2 fruit: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 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.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof if you want a hot, nutty, barrel-proof Buffalo Trace bourbon with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).