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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel vs Zackariah Harris
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and Zackariah Harris sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus a blender-built, classically built bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel | Zackariah Harris |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +20 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $140 | ~$13 – $22 ~$88 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and Zackariah Harris do not publish an official mash bill.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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Zackariah Harris
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/3 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
fruit 5/2 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 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.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
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 more proof behind it.
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).