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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch vs Old Grand-Dad Bonded
Put E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch next to Old Grand-Dad Bonded and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch | Old Grand-Dad Bonded |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $90 | ~$24 – $30 ~$41 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and Old Grand-Dad Bonded do not publish an official mash bill.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 Old Grand-Dad Bonded
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/8 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 8 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 4 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- Old Grand-Dad Bonded: A bonded 100-proof high-rye bourbon for the price of a mixer, and one of the great bargains on the shelf. Cleaner and less overwhelming than the 114 while keeping the peppery rye backbone.
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 Old Grand-Dad Bonded if you want a bonded, high-rye workhorse at mixer money without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad Bonded).