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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel vs Four Roses Single Barrel
Put E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel next to Four Roses Single Barrel and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel | Four Roses Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $140 | ~$45 – $55 ~$55 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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Four Roses Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel Four Roses Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/8 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 8 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 7 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line 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.
- Four Roses Single Barrel: The OBSV recipe on its own at 100 proof — the highest-rye mash Four Roses uses, paired with their most floral yeast. Cherry and clove in equal measure, and a genuinely distinctive glass.
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 Four Roses Single Barrel if you want the most expressive, spice-and-fruit-forward single recipe in the Four Roses range at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel); neat, old-fashioned (Four Roses Single Barrel).