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Jack Daniel’s Bonded vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
On paper Jack Daniel’s Bonded and E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch are near neighbours — both traditional Tennessee whiskeys — so price (~$30 – $38 vs. ~$45 – $90) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s Bonded | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$30 – $38 ~$34 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
Jack Daniel’s Bonded
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s Bonded E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/5 spice: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 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.
- Jack Daniel’s Bonded: Bonded Jack at 100 proof, and far more serious than the black label most people picture. The charcoal mellowing still rounds everything off, but there is real bourbon structure underneath.
- 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 Jack Daniel’s Bonded if you want the Tennessee charcoal-mellowed character with bonded proof and genuine structure 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 neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Jack Daniel’s Bonded); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch).