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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel vs Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
On paper E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and Jack Daniel’s 12 Year are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so proof (100 vs. 107) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel | Jack Daniel’s 12 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 12 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $140 | ~$80 – $120 ~$5 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited 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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Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 5 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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.
- Jack Daniel’s 12 Year: Twelve-year Jack Daniel's at 107 proof. Sweet and creamy, with butterscotch, pipe tobacco and seasoned oak.
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 Jack Daniel’s 12 Year if you want a sweet, creamy, well-aged Jack Daniel's with pipe tobacco and oak at a slightly lower price point and with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel); neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 12 Year).