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Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Comparing Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel and E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$40 – $70 vs. ~$45 – $90).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Henry McKenna 10 Year Single 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 | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 ~$13 less | ~$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
Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/7 oak: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 8 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 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. 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 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. Small Batch if you want the Buffalo Trace house profile with real structure and a bonded 100-proof backbone.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch).