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Old Grand-Dad Bonded vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Comparing Old Grand-Dad Bonded and E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad Bonded | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$24 – $30 ~$78 less | ~$70 – $140 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Old Grand-Dad Bonded 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 Single Barrel do not publish an official mash bill.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.
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Old Grand-Dad Bonded
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad Bonded E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/5 spice: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 8 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
oak 5/8 oak: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Old Grand-Dad Bonded: A bonded 100-proof high-rye bourbon for the price of a mixer, and one of the great bargains on the shelf. Cleaner and less overwhelming than the 114 while keeping the peppery rye backbone.
- 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 Old Grand-Dad Bonded if you want a bonded, high-rye workhorse at mixer money without hunting for it.
- 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, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad Bonded); neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel).