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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch vs Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
On paper E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and Jefferson’s Very Small Batch are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$45 – $90 vs. ~$28 – $36) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +18 proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $90 | ~$28 – $36 ~$36 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and Jefferson’s Very Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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
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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/4 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
heat 5/2 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- 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.
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch: A blend of sourced barrels bottled at a very gentle 82.3 proof. Easy and inoffensive, but thin enough that it is hard to recommend over bonded bottles costing less.
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 Jefferson’s Very Small Batch if you want an especially soft, low-proof pour and gentleness matters more than intensity at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch); rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch).