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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel vs Kentucky Owl Batch 12
Put E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel next to Kentucky Owl Batch 12 and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel | Kentucky Owl Batch 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 115.8 proof (57.9% ABV) +16 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $140 ~$245 less | ~$300 – $400 |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and Kentucky Owl Batch 12 do not publish an official mash bill.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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Kentucky Owl Batch 12
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel Kentucky Owl Batch 12
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/7 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 6 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12: A high-end blend of young and older sourced Kentucky bourbons. Leather, smoky oak and caramel, with a peppery, spice-forward palate.
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 Kentucky Owl Batch 12 if you want a spicy, leathery, high-end blended bourbon with more proof behind it and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel); neat (Kentucky Owl Batch 12).