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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch vs Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
Comparing E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch | Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 110 proof (55% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $90 ~$23 less | ~$80 – $100 |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) do not publish an official mash bill.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. Small Batch
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Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/8 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series): Barrell blends sourced barrels from multiple states and bottles at cask strength, and the batches differ enormously. At their best they show a tropical fruit note that almost nothing else in bourbon delivers.
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 at a lower price point.
- Go with Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) if you want an adventurous, cask-strength blend and you accept that each batch is its own animal without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch); neat (Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)).