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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel vs 1792 Small Batch
Put E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel next to 1792 Small Batch and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel | 1792 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +6 proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $140 | ~$26 – $34 ~$75 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and 1792 Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
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1792 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 1792 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/7 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel: Single barrels from the warehouse Colonel Taylor built, bonded at 100 proof. More oak and more concentration than the small batch, and one of the most sought-after regular releases Buffalo Trace makes.
- 1792 Small Batch: Barton's flagship and one of the most under-discussed bottles at its price. A high-rye character with cocoa and orange peel, and considerably more going on than the shelf position suggests.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel if you want the most concentrated bonded expression of the Buffalo Trace profile, and the hunt does not deter you with slightly more proof behind it.
- Go with 1792 Small Batch if you want an overlooked, spice-forward Kentucky bourbon that punches above its price without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch).