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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Put E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch next to Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a contemporary, high-wheat craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 106 proof (53% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $90 | ~$50 – $55 ~$15 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/8 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch: Bottled-in-bond from the same low-rye Buffalo Trace recipe, and the extra 10 proof over standard BT gives it noticeably more grip. Butterscotch and tobacco with a long, drying finish that outlasts most bottles near its shelf price.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat: Because wheat makes up a massive 39% of the mash bill, this pour trades the aggressive spice of rye for a softer, oily mouthfeel. Expect bright fruit notes like ripe apricot and lemon on the nose, transitioning to pastry dough, light oak, and a creamy creme brulee sweetness balanced by a mild peppery backbone.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch if you want the Buffalo Trace house profile with real structure and a bonded 100-proof backbone.
- Go with Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat if you want a softer, fruit-forward, contemporary profile with a richer, oily texture and lower emphasis on traditional oak at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch); neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat).