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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel vs Maker's Mark
Comparing E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and Maker's Mark reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel | Maker's Mark |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $140 | ~$25 – $32 ~$77 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.
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel Maker's Mark
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/4 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Maker's Mark 4 out of 10
spice 5/2 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Maker's Mark 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Maker's Mark 8 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Maker's Mark 3 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Maker's Mark 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Maker's Mark 3 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.
- Maker's Mark: The bottle that made wheated bourbon mainstream. Soft, sweet, and deliberately low on spice and oak, with baked bread and honey doing most of the work. Consistency is its real feature.
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 Maker's Mark if you want a reliably sweet, low-spice wheater that is easy to find and easy to drink at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel); neat, rocks, cocktails, highball (Maker's Mark).