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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch vs Buffalo Trace
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and Buffalo Trace are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$45 – $90 vs. ~$28 – $35).
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch | Buffalo Trace |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $90 | ~$28 – $35 ~$36 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and Buffalo Trace do not publish an official mash bill.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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Buffalo Trace
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch Buffalo Trace
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/6 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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.
- Buffalo Trace: The reference-point Kentucky bourbon: balanced brown sugar and vanilla sweetness, a whisper of mint, and just enough oak and spice to keep it interesting. Nothing is loud, which is exactly the point at 90 proof.
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 Buffalo Trace if you want the balanced, everyday Kentucky benchmark that does nothing wrong at a fair price without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Buffalo Trace).