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Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
On paper Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel and E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$40 – $70 vs. ~$70 – $140) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel | 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 | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 ~$50 less | ~$70 – $140 |
| Availability | Limited 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
Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/5 fruit: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 8 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 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.
- Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel: A ten-year bonded single barrel, which is a specification almost nothing else on the shelf matches. Dry and oak-forward with real age showing, though barrel variation means bottles differ more than most.
- 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 Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel if you want a bonded, ten-year single barrel with genuine age at a sane price 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 (Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel); neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel).