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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch vs Willett Pot Still Reserve
On paper E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and Willett Pot Still Reserve are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$45 – $90 vs. ~$45 – $60) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch | Willett Pot Still Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional 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) +6 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $90 | ~$45 – $60 ~$15 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and Willett Pot Still Reserve do not publish an official mash bill.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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Willett Pot Still Reserve
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch Willett Pot Still Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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.
- Willett Pot Still Reserve: Famous first for the pot-still-shaped decanter and second for the whiskey, which is a fair ordering. Pleasant, sweet and fruit-leaning, with a good deal of the price attached to the glass.
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 Willett Pot Still Reserve if you want a distinctive bottle on the shelf and an easy, fruit-forward pour inside it at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch); neat, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve).