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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel vs Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Comparing E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by proof (100 vs. 91.4).
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel | Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +9 proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $140 ~$5 less | ~$90 – $130 |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish do not publish an official mash bill.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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Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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.
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish: The standard Michter's bourbon given a second toasted barrel, which adds sweetness and wood to an already polished pour. Genuinely good, though the price has drifted well past what the liquid alone justifies.
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 slightly lower price point.
- Go with Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish if you want the smoothest, most polished toasted-barrel pour here and price is not the deciding factor without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel); neat (Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish).