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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel vs Yellowstone Select
Comparing E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and Yellowstone Select is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$70 – $140 vs. ~$40 – $50).
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional 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) +7 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $140 | ~$40 – $50 ~$60 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and Yellowstone Select do not publish an official mash bill.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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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/5 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Yellowstone Select: A revived historic brand from Limestone Branch. Light and creamy, with toasted oak, vanilla and peach and a short, peppery finish. Part of the proceeds support Yellowstone National Park.
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 Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).