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Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity and E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$100 – $110 vs. ~$45 – $90).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 104 proof (52% ABV) +4 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$100 – $110 | ~$45 – $90 ~$38 less |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity and E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 7/5 fruit: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 2 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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.
- 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 Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity if you want an unusual, tropical-aged bourbon with creamy fruit and tobacco 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 at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch).