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Knob Creek 9 Year vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Put Knob Creek 9 Year next to E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Knob Creek 9 Year | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 9 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $40 ~$68 less | ~$70 – $140 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Knob Creek 9 Year and E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel do not publish an official mash bill.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
Knob Creek 9 Year
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Knob Creek 9 Year E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/4 nuttiness: Knob Creek 9 Year 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10
fruit 3/5 fruit: Knob Creek 9 Year 3 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Knob Creek 9 Year 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Knob Creek 9 Year 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Knob Creek 9 Year 8 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Knob Creek 9 Year 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- Knob Creek 9 Year: This classic Jim Beam offering leans heavily into traditional oak, rich caramel, vanilla, and the signature Beam peanut-funk nuttiness. At 100 proof it delivers a bolder, more structural wood-and-spice influence with a touch of citrus zest and mint on the finish.
- 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 Knob Creek 9 Year if you want a classic peanut-and-oak-forward Kentucky bourbon with an older age statement 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.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Knob Creek 9 Year); neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel).