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Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Comparing Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year and E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$35 – $45 vs. ~$70 – $140).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$65 less | ~$70 – $140 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 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
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/8 oak: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 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.
- Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year: Seven years, bonded, and priced sensibly — the specification sheet reads like something from twenty years ago. Balanced and oak-leaning without ever getting heavy.
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel: Single barrels from the warehouse Colonel Taylor built, bonded at 100 proof. More oak and more concentration than the small batch, and one of the most sought-after regular releases Buffalo Trace makes.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year if you want a bonded, age-stated Kentucky bourbon that gets the fundamentals right for under forty dollars without hunting for it.
- Go with E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel if you want the most concentrated bonded expression of the Buffalo Trace profile, and the hunt does not deter you.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year); neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel).