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Zackariah Harris vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Zackariah Harris and E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, classically built bottling versus an old-guard, classically built classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Zackariah Harris | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +20 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$13 – $22 ~$50 less | ~$45 – $90 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Zackariah Harris and E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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
Zackariah Harris
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Zackariah Harris E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 3/7 oak: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10
fruit 2/5 fruit: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
- 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 Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a significantly 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 highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch).