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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch vs Rebel 100
Comparing E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and Rebel 100 reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a sourced, wheated blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch | Rebel 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $90 | ~$20 – $25 ~$45 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and Rebel 100 do not publish an official mash bill.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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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch Rebel 100
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/2 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 2 out of 10
oak 7/4 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 7 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10, Rebel 100 3 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- Rebel 100: A budget wheater at a useful proof. Sweet vanilla, honey and caramel with soft bread notes and very little rye bite.
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 Rebel 100 if you want a sweet, 100-proof wheater for mixing and easy sipping at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100).