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Penelope Toasted Series vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Put Penelope Toasted Series next to E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and you have a sourced, high-rye blend set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Toasted Series | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 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 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Penelope Toasted Series
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Toasted Series E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Penelope Toasted Series 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Penelope Toasted Series 3 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- Penelope Toasted Series: Finished in a second, freshly toasted barrel, which pushes it toward toffee, roasted coffee and darker oak. The toast level changes from batch to batch.
- 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 Penelope Toasted Series if you want a toasty, coffee-and-toffee bourbon from a second-barrel finish at a slightly lower price point 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.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Toasted Series); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch).