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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Comparing E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$45 – $90 vs. ~$70 – $140).
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $90 ~$38 less | ~$70 – $140 |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel do not publish an official mash bill.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 E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/8 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 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.
- 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.
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 significantly lower price point.
- 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.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch); neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel).