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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch vs Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Comparing E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$45 – $90 vs. ~$50 – $55).
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 7% rye, 6% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 9 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $90 | ~$50 – $55 ~$15 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash do not publish an official mash bill.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.
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Very good. Flavorful without being too powerful.
Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 4/6 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- 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.
- Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash: Nine-year Heaven Hill in two flavors at once: the classic rye recipe brings structure and nutty oak, while a third of wheated bourbon rounds off the edges. It drinks fuller and softer than the standard bonded bottle.
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 Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash if you want a well-aged bonded bourbon that blends Heaven Hill's rye and wheat recipes into one balanced pour at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash).