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Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity vs Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity and Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, classically built blend versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 104 proof (52% ABV) | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +26 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$100 – $110 ~$33 less | ~$75 – $200 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity and Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
A top 5 bottle.
Flavor Profile
Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 2/6 nuttiness: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 2 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 7/4 fruit: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 7 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
heat 6/9 heat: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 7 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity: Jefferson's sent barrels to the Singapore jungle for a year and a half, and the humidity shows. It is creamy and fruit-heavy, with tobacco, leather and baking spice running underneath.
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof: E.H. Taylor straight from the barrel. Very hot and nutty, with toasted pecan, dark sugar and heavy oak; the proof changes with each batch.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity if you want an unusual, tropical-aged bourbon with creamy fruit and tobacco at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof if you want a hot, nutty, barrel-proof Buffalo Trace bourbon.
Best enjoyed neat (Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity); neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof).