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Kentucky Owl Batch 12 vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Comparing Kentucky Owl Batch 12 and E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Kentucky Owl Batch 12 | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 115.8 proof (57.9% ABV) +16 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$300 – $400 | ~$45 – $90 ~$283 less |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12 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 Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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
Kentucky Owl Batch 12
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Kentucky Owl Batch 12 E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/5 spice: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 8 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 3 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12: A high-end blend of young and older sourced Kentucky bourbons. Leather, smoky oak and caramel, with a peppery, spice-forward palate.
- 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 Kentucky Owl Batch 12 if you want a spicy, leathery, high-end blended bourbon with more proof behind it and 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 (Kentucky Owl Batch 12); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch).