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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch vs Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
Comparing E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$45 – $90 vs. ~$40 – $70).
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch | Henry McKenna 10 Year 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 | 10 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $90 | ~$40 – $70 ~$13 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited 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.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
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Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/8 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 8 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 6 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 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.
- Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel: A ten-year bonded single barrel, which is a specification almost nothing else on the shelf matches. Dry and oak-forward with real age showing, though barrel variation means bottles differ more than most.
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 Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel if you want a bonded, ten-year single barrel with genuine age at a sane price without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch); neat, rocks (Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel).