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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel vs Jack Daniel’s Bonded
Comparing E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and Jack Daniel’s Bonded is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$70 – $140 vs. ~$30 – $38).
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel | Jack Daniel’s Bonded |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $140 | ~$30 – $38 ~$71 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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Jack Daniel’s Bonded
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel Jack Daniel’s Bonded
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/6 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating 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.
- Jack Daniel’s Bonded: Bonded Jack at 100 proof, and far more serious than the black label most people picture. The charcoal mellowing still rounds everything off, but there is real bourbon structure underneath.
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 Bonded if you want the Tennessee charcoal-mellowed character with bonded proof and genuine structure at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Jack Daniel’s Bonded).