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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel vs Knob Creek 9 Year
Put E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel next to Knob Creek 9 Year and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel | Knob Creek 9 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 9 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $140 | ~$35 – $40 ~$68 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and Knob Creek 9 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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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Knob Creek 9 Year
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel Knob Creek 9 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 4/7 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Knob Creek 9 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 5/3 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Knob Creek 9 Year 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Knob Creek 9 Year 5 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Knob Creek 9 Year 6 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Knob Creek 9 Year 8 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Knob Creek 9 Year 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- 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.
- Knob Creek 9 Year: This classic Jim Beam offering leans heavily into traditional oak, rich caramel, vanilla, and the signature Beam peanut-funk nuttiness. At 100 proof it delivers a bolder, more structural wood-and-spice influence with a touch of citrus zest and mint on the finish.
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 Knob Creek 9 Year if you want a classic peanut-and-oak-forward Kentucky bourbon with an older age statement at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Knob Creek 9 Year).