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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked and E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus an old-guard, classically built classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked | 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 | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $62 ~$12 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
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10
oak 9/7 oak: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- Woodford Reserve Double Oaked: A second barrel, deeply toasted, and the result is unashamedly dessert-like. Maple and caramelised sugar with heavy wood — polarising if you want restraint, excellent if you want sweetness.
- 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 Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon 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, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch).