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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch vs Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$45 – $90 vs. ~$100 – $110).
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch | Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 104 proof (52% ABV) +4 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $90 ~$38 less | ~$100 – $110 |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/7 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 7 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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 Tropics Aged in Humidity: Jefferson's sent barrels to the Singapore jungle for a year and a half, and the humidity shows. It is creamy and fruit-heavy, with tobacco, leather and baking spice running 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 at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity if you want an unusual, tropical-aged bourbon with creamy fruit and tobacco without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch); neat (Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity).