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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch vs Stagg
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and Stagg sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch | Stagg |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 130 proof (65% ABV) +30 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $90 ~$28 less | ~$70 – $120 |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and Stagg do not publish an official mash bill.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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Stagg
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch Stagg
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/10 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Stagg 10 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Stagg 7 out of 10
oak 7/9 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10, Stagg 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10, Stagg 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Stagg 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10, Stagg 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Stagg: Uncut and unfiltered Buffalo Trace at a proof that demands respect. Dark chocolate, espresso and charred oak arrive with genuine heat, and a few drops of water unlock a surprising amount of fruit.
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 Stagg if you want the biggest, hottest, most concentrated expression of the Buffalo Trace profile with significantly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch); neat (Stagg).