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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch vs Jim Beam Black
Put E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch next to Jim Beam Black and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch | Jim Beam Black |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 7 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +14 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $90 | ~$22 – $28 ~$43 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and Jim Beam Black do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch Jim Beam Black
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/3 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/6 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 4 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 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.
- Jim Beam Black: The extra-aged version of the white label and a considerable step up for a few dollars more. Softer and rounder than Knob Creek with the same family peanut note, at a proof that keeps everything gentle.
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 Jim Beam Black if you want the Beam house character at its most affordable and easy-going without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch); neat, rocks, cocktails (Jim Beam Black).