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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch vs Jack Daniel’s Bonded
On paper E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and Jack Daniel’s Bonded are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$45 – $90 vs. ~$30 – $38) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch | Jack Daniel’s Bonded |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $90 | ~$30 – $38 ~$34 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.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
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Jack Daniel’s Bonded
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch Jack Daniel’s Bonded
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/4 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 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.
- Jack Daniel’s Bonded: Bonded Jack at 100 proof, and far more serious than the black label most people picture. The charcoal mellowing still rounds everything off, but there is real bourbon structure underneath.
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 Jack Daniel’s Bonded if you want the Tennessee charcoal-mellowed character with bonded proof and genuine structure at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Jack Daniel’s Bonded).