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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel vs Four Roses Small Batch Select
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and Four Roses Small Batch Select sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel | Four Roses Small Batch Select |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 104 proof (52% ABV) +4 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $140 | ~$55 – $65 ~$45 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 Small Batch Select
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel Four Roses Small Batch Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/8 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 8 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 7 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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 Small Batch Select: Six recipes, non-chill-filtered, at 104 proof, and the most complete thing Four Roses makes at a normal price. The house fruit character with enough proof and texture to carry it.
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 Small Batch Select if you want the fullest expression of the Four Roses fruit-forward style without chasing an allocated bottle at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel); neat, rocks (Four Roses Small Batch Select).