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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel vs Four Roses Small Batch
Put E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel next to Four Roses Small Batch 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 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $140 | ~$32 – $38 ~$70 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
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel Four Roses Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/5 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 5 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 7 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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: Four Roses' yeast strains push this toward fruit and florals rather than wood. Red berry and cinnamon over a light body, with the rye showing up as brightness instead of bite.
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 more proof behind it.
- Go with Four Roses Small Batch if you want a fruit-and-floral profile that stands apart from the usual caramel-and-oak template at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel); neat, rocks, cocktails (Four Roses Small Batch).