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Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Comparing Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel and E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by proof (94 vs. 100).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $80 | ~$45 – $90 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- 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
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 8 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10
oak 9/7 oak: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 9 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel: Finished in a second toasted (not charred) barrel, which produces an unmistakable toasted-marshmallow note. Sweet and heavily wooded, and one of the more distinctive finishes any major producer makes.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel if you want a distinctive toasted-oak, marshmallow-sweet finish you will not find in a standard bourbon.
- 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.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch).