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Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Comparing Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style and E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +15 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$5 less | ~$45 – $90 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch does 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
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 3 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style: Dense and syrupy for its age, with molasses and dark chocolate carrying a serious 115-proof punch. The high rye reads as baking spice rather than sharpness, and the body is unusually thick.
- 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 Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style if you want a rich, high-proof, dessert-leaning bourbon with real weight in the glass at a slightly lower price point.
- 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.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch).