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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel vs Eagle Rare 12 Year
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and Eagle Rare 12 Year are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$70 – $140 vs. ~$50 – $80).
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel | Eagle Rare 12 Year |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 12 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +5 proof | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $140 | ~$50 – $80 ~$40 less |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and Eagle Rare 12 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Eagle Rare 12 Year
Top 3, behind George T. Stagg and Jack Daniel's 14.
Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel Eagle Rare 12 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 6 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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.
- Eagle Rare 12 Year: Two more years and five more proof points than Eagle Rare 10. Brown sugar and toffee lead, with a drier, more astringent oak finish.
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 Eagle Rare 12 Year if you want an older, richer step up from Eagle Rare 10 with more brown sugar and oak at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel); neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 12 Year).