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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch vs Charles Goodnight Bourbon
Put E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch next to Charles Goodnight Bourbon and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against an uncut, high-rye heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch | Charles Goodnight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +15 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $90 ~$10 less | ~$75 – $80 |
| 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 Charles Goodnight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/8 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Charles Goodnight Bourbon: A barrel-strength Texas bourbon. The hot Texas climate pulls a lot of oak in six years, giving deep wood, brown sugar and dark fruit with plenty of rye spice.
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 slightly lower price point.
- Go with Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength without hunting for it and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch); neat, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon).