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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch vs Zackariah Harris
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and Zackariah Harris sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus a sourced, classically built blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch | Zackariah Harris |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +20 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $90 | ~$13 – $22 ~$50 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and Zackariah Harris do not publish an official mash bill.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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Zackariah Harris
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/3 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
fruit 5/2 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- 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.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
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 Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).