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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and W.L. Weller Full Proof 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 Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated 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) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $140 | ~$50 – $120 ~$20 less |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and W.L. Weller Full Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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 Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 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.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
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 W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof at a lower price point and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).