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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch vs Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$45 – $90 vs. ~$90 – $130).
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch | Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +9 proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $90 ~$43 less | ~$90 – $130 |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish do not publish an official mash bill.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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Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- 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.
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish: The standard Michter's bourbon given a second toasted barrel, which adds sweetness and wood to an already polished pour. Genuinely good, though the price has drifted well past what the liquid alone justifies.
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 Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish if you want the smoothest, most polished toasted-barrel pour here and price is not the deciding factor without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch); neat (Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish).