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Stagg vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Stagg and E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus an old-guard, classically built classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stagg | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| 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) +30 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $120 | ~$45 – $90 ~$28 less |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Stagg and E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Stagg E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 10/5 heat: Stagg 10 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Stagg 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
oak 9/7 oak: Stagg 9 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Stagg 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Stagg 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Stagg 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- 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 Stagg if you want the biggest, hottest, most concentrated expression of the Buffalo Trace profile with significantly more proof behind 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 at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Stagg); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch).