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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel vs Elijah Craig Small Batch
On paper E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and Elijah Craig Small Batch are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$70 – $140 vs. ~$28 – $35) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel | Elijah Craig Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +6 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $140 | ~$28 – $35 ~$74 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.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
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Elijah Craig Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel Elijah Craig Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/7 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 7 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 6 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 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.
- Elijah Craig Small Batch: A heavily oak-driven pour for the money, with vanilla bean and brown sugar riding on top of real char and smoke. The extra age shows up as wood depth rather than harshness.
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 slightly more proof behind it.
- Go with Elijah Craig Small Batch if you want the best oak-forward value on the shelf, with more wood character than its price suggests.
Best enjoyed neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Elijah Craig Small Batch).