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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel vs Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
Put E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel next to Old Forester 1870 Original Batch and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel | Old Forester 1870 Original Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% 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 | ~$45 – $55 ~$55 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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Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/5 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 5 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 7 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 4 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 6 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.
- Old Forester 1870 Original Batch: The first bottle in Old Forester's Whiskey Row Series, recreating the founder's habit of blending barrels from three warehouses. It is the lightest of the series, caramel sweet and easy.
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 Old Forester 1870 Original Batch if you want the gentlest, most easygoing pour in the Whiskey Row Series at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel); neat, rocks, highball (Old Forester 1870 Original Batch).