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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel vs George T. Stagg
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and George T. Stagg sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel | George T. Stagg |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| 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) | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) +43 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $140 ~$370 less | ~$150 – $800 |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and George T. Stagg do not publish an official mash bill.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.
George T. Stagg
Very complex, with the taste profile moving across the entire palate.
Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel George T. Stagg
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/10 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, George T. Stagg 10 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10, George T. Stagg 7 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, George T. Stagg 6 out of 10
oak 8/9 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10, George T. Stagg 9 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, George T. Stagg 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10, George T. Stagg 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- George T. Stagg: The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection's barrel-proof bourbon, around 15 years old. Root beer, dark caramel and charred oak at an enormous proof that changes each year.
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 at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with George T. Stagg if you want the oldest, hottest, most concentrated Buffalo Trace bourbon you can find with significantly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel); neat (George T. Stagg).