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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel vs Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Comparing E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and Jefferson’s Very Small Batch is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$70 – $140 vs. ~$28 – $36).
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +18 proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $140 | ~$28 – $36 ~$73 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and Jefferson’s Very Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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
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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/4 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
heat 5/2 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 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.
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch: A blend of sourced barrels bottled at a very gentle 82.3 proof. Easy and inoffensive, but thin enough that it is hard to recommend over bonded bottles costing less.
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 Jefferson’s Very Small Batch if you want an especially soft, low-proof pour and gentleness matters more than intensity at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel); rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch).