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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Put E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch next to W.L. Weller Full Proof and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated 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) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $90 ~$18 less | ~$50 – $120 |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and W.L. Weller Full Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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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W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 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.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
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 W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).