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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel vs Ancient Age
Put E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel next to Ancient Age and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel | Ancient Age |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +20 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $140 | ~$14 – $18 ~$89 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and Ancient Age do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel Ancient Age
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/3 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Ancient Age 3 out of 10
heat 5/2 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Ancient Age 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Ancient Age 5 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Ancient Age 4 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Ancient Age 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Ancient Age 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Ancient Age: The bottom rung of the Buffalo Trace ladder and priced accordingly. Thin and simple at 80 proof, but it is recognisably the Mash Bill #2 recipe and it does its job in a highball without complaint.
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 more proof behind it.
- Go with Ancient Age if you want the cheapest honest mixer in the lineup and you are not drinking it neat without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel); cocktails, highball (Ancient Age).