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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and Woodford Reserve Double Oaked sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $140 | ~$50 – $62 ~$49 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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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
oak 8/9 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 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.
- Woodford Reserve Double Oaked: A second barrel, deeply toasted, and the result is unashamedly dessert-like. Maple and caramelised sugar with heavy wood — polarising if you want restraint, excellent if you want sweetness.
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 slightly more proof behind it.
- Go with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).