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Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
On paper Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select and E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel are near neighbours — both traditional Tennessee whiskeys — so price (~$45 – $55 vs. ~$70 – $140) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$55 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
Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/8 oak: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 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 Single Barrel Select: Barrels pulled from the top of the rickhouse, where the temperature swings are hardest, and it shows as considerably more oak than any standard Jack. A genuinely different proposition from the black label.
- 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 Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select if you want a distinctly oakier, more concentrated Tennessee whiskey with barrel-to-barrel character at a significantly lower price point.
- 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 with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select); neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel).