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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and Woodford Reserve Double Oaked sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $90 | ~$50 – $62 ~$12 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
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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
oak 7/9 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 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.
- Woodford Reserve Double Oaked: A second barrel, deeply toasted, and the result is unashamedly dessert-like. Maple and caramelised sugar with heavy wood — polarising if you want restraint, excellent if you want sweetness.
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 Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon at a slightly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).