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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch vs Evan Williams Black Label
Comparing E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and Evan Williams Black Label is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$45 – $90 vs. ~$14 – $18).
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch | Evan Williams Black Label |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +14 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $90 | ~$14 – $18 ~$52 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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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch Evan Williams Black Label
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/5 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Evan Williams Black Label: The everyday black label, and a perfectly competent well bourbon. Softer and sweeter than the bonded version, with less to say but nothing objectionable.
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 Evan Williams Black Label if you want a dependable, inexpensive mixing bourbon and nothing more complicated than that at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch); cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label).