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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel vs Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Comparing E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 24% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 8 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV) +20 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $140 | ~$70 – $80 ~$30 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak do not publish an official mash bill.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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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/8 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10
oak 8/9 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak: Eight-year MGP bourbon given a second stint in toasted barrels. It is dense and dessert-like, with molasses, dark chocolate and coffee over heavy oak at well over 120 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.
- Go with Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak if you want a dense, double-oaked, dessert-like bourbon at high proof at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel); neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak).