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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel vs Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Comparing E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel | Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +15 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.
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 3 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- 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 1920 Prohibition Style: Dense and syrupy for its age, with molasses and dark chocolate carrying a serious 115-proof punch. The high rye reads as baking spice rather than sharpness, and the body is unusually thick.
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 Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style if you want a rich, high-proof, dessert-leaning bourbon with real weight in the glass at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style).