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Evan Williams Black Label vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Comparing Evan Williams Black Label and E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$14 – $18 vs. ~$45 – $90).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Black Label | 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 | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$14 – $18 ~$52 less | ~$45 – $90 |
| Availability | Widely available 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
Evan Williams Black Label
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Black Label E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/7 oak: Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Evan Williams Black Label: The everyday black label, and a perfectly competent well bourbon. Softer and sweeter than the bonded version, with less to say but nothing objectionable.
- 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 Evan Williams Black Label if you want a dependable, inexpensive mixing bourbon and nothing more complicated than that at a significantly lower price point.
- 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 cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch).