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Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish vs Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 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 | Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish | 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 | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +39 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$90 – $130 ~$28 less | ~$75 – $200 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish and Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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
Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
A top 5 bottle.
Flavor Profile
Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/9 heat: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/6 nuttiness: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 5 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish: The standard Michter's bourbon given a second toasted barrel, which adds sweetness and wood to an already polished pour. Genuinely good, though the price has drifted well past what the liquid alone justifies.
- 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 Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish if you want the smoothest, most polished toasted-barrel pour here and price is not the deciding factor 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 (Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish); neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof).