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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch vs Four Roses Small Batch
Put E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch next to Four Roses Small Batch and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch | Four Roses Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% 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 | ~$32 – $38 ~$33 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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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch Four Roses Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/5 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 5 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 7 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- 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.
- Four Roses Small Batch: Four Roses' yeast strains push this toward fruit and florals rather than wood. Red berry and cinnamon over a light body, with the rye showing up as brightness instead of bite.
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 Four Roses Small Batch if you want a fruit-and-floral profile that stands apart from the usual caramel-and-oak template at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch); neat, rocks, cocktails (Four Roses Small Batch).