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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel vs New Riff Single Barrel
Put E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel next to New Riff Single Barrel and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a contemporary, high-rye craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel | New Riff Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 5 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 105 proof (52.5% ABV) +5 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $140 | ~$55 – $70 ~$43 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.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel New Riff Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/9 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/4 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 4 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 6 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 3 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 5 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.
- New Riff Single Barrel: The single-barrel expression of New Riff's 30% rye mash, non-chill-filtered and at higher proof than the bonded version. As dry and peppery as bourbon gets before it stops being bourbon.
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 New Riff Single Barrel if you want the most aggressively spice-driven bourbon in this list, with single-barrel variation on top at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel); neat, old-fashioned (New Riff Single Barrel).