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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch vs Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$45 – $90 vs. ~$85 – $100).
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $90 ~$25 less | ~$85 – $100 |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/8 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 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.
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon: Finished in Oloroso sherry, Pedro Ximenez sherry and Cognac casks. The casks layer dried fruit, orange and dark chocolate over the bourbon and leave a long, clove-spiced finish.
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 lower price point.
- Go with Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon if you want a sherry-and-Cognac-finished bourbon full of dried fruit and dark chocolate without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch); neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon).