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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Put E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel next to Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a contemporary, high-wheat craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 106 proof (53% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $140 | ~$50 – $55 ~$53 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel does 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 Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/5 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
fruit 5/8 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 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.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat: Because wheat makes up a massive 39% of the mash bill, this pour trades the aggressive spice of rye for a softer, oily mouthfeel. Expect bright fruit notes like ripe apricot and lemon on the nose, transitioning to pastry dough, light oak, and a creamy creme brulee sweetness balanced by a mild peppery backbone.
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.
- Go with Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat if you want a softer, fruit-forward, contemporary profile with a richer, oily texture and lower emphasis on traditional oak at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel); neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat).