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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch vs Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Put E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch next to Wild Turkey Rare Breed and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against an uncut, high-rye heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch | Wild Turkey Rare Breed |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 116 proof (58% ABV) +16 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $90 | ~$45 – $55 ~$18 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch does 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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Good flavor.
Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/8 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
heat 5/8 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 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.
- Wild Turkey Rare Breed: Barrel-proof Wild Turkey at a price that still looks like a mistake. Everything the 101 does with considerably more force, and one of the most consistently praised bottles in its category.
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 Wild Turkey Rare Breed if you want barrel-proof spice and oak with a reputation to match, at half what comparable bottles cost without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch); neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed).