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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch vs Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
Put E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch next to Jack Daniel’s 14 Year and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch | Jack Daniel’s 14 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 14 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 126.3 proof (63.1% ABV) +26 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $90 ~$133 less | ~$150 – $250 |
| 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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Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/9 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 8 out of 10
oak 7/9 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Jack Daniel’s 14 Year: The oldest Jack Daniel's in over a century, bottled near barrel proof. Butterscotch and bakery spice over rich leather, old oak and pipe tobacco.
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 Jack Daniel’s 14 Year if you want the oldest, strongest Jack Daniel's on the shelf with significantly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch); neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 14 Year).