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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch vs George T. Stagg
Put E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch next to George T. Stagg and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch | George T. Stagg |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| 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) | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) +43 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $90 ~$408 less | ~$150 – $800 |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and George T. Stagg do not publish an official mash bill.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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
George T. Stagg
Very complex, with the taste profile moving across the entire palate.
Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch George T. Stagg
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/10 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, George T. Stagg 10 out of 10
oak 7/9 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10, George T. Stagg 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10, George T. Stagg 7 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, George T. Stagg 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, George T. Stagg 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10, George T. Stagg 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- George T. Stagg: The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection's barrel-proof bourbon, around 15 years old. Root beer, dark caramel and charred oak at an enormous proof that changes each year.
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 George T. Stagg if you want the oldest, hottest, most concentrated Buffalo Trace bourbon you can find with significantly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch); neat (George T. Stagg).