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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel vs W.L. Weller 12 Year
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and W.L. Weller 12 Year sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel | W.L. Weller 12 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 12 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $140 ~$20 less | ~$70 – $180 |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and W.L. Weller 12 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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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W.L. Weller 12 Year
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel W.L. Weller 12 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/2 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 8 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 3 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line 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.
- W.L. Weller 12 Year: Twelve years on a wheated mash at a modest 90 proof, which is the combination that made this bottle famous. Deep caramel and baked fruit with polished rather than aggressive oak — the closest widely-discussed analogue to the Pappy profile.
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 lower price point.
- Go with W.L. Weller 12 Year if you want age and elegance on a wheated mash, and you are willing to chase it.
Best enjoyed neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel); neat (W.L. Weller 12 Year).