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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel vs Buffalo Trace
Comparing E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and Buffalo Trace is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$70 – $140 vs. ~$28 – $35).
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel | Buffalo Trace |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $140 | ~$28 – $35 ~$74 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and Buffalo Trace do not publish an official mash bill.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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Buffalo Trace
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel Buffalo Trace
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/6 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- 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.
- Buffalo Trace: The reference-point Kentucky bourbon: balanced brown sugar and vanilla sweetness, a whisper of mint, and just enough oak and spice to keep it interesting. Nothing is loud, which is exactly the point at 90 proof.
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 Buffalo Trace if you want the balanced, everyday Kentucky benchmark that does nothing wrong at a fair price without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Buffalo Trace).