Compare
Stagg vs Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Comparing Stagg and Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$70 – $120 vs. ~$75 – $200).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stagg | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 130 proof (65% ABV) | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $120 ~$43 less | ~$75 – $200 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Stagg and Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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
Stagg
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
A top 5 bottle.
Flavor Profile
Stagg Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/5 spice: Stagg 7 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/6 nuttiness: Stagg 4 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Stagg 7 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
oak 9/8 oak: Stagg 9 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Stagg 5 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
heat 10/9 heat: Stagg 10 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Stagg: Uncut and unfiltered Buffalo Trace at a proof that demands respect. Dark chocolate, espresso and charred oak arrive with genuine heat, and a few drops of water unlock a surprising amount of fruit.
- 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 Stagg if you want the biggest, hottest, most concentrated expression of the Buffalo Trace profile at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof if you want a hot, nutty, barrel-proof Buffalo Trace bourbon.
Best enjoyed neat (Stagg); neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof).