E.H. Taylor Small Batch Bourbon

Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey serves as the monumental flagship for one of the most revered collections in the whiskey world. Produced at the award-winning Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, this highly coveted release is named in honor of Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr.—the legendary 19th-century distiller who championed the historic Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897 and fundamentally modernized traditional distillery aging methods.

The uncompromising quality of this small batch expression relies on an elite foundation. It utilizes Buffalo Trace’s highly acclaimed, low-rye Mash Bill #1—the exact same grain recipe responsible for legendary icons like Eagle Rare and George T. Stagg. The selected barrels are aged exclusively inside the distillery’s historic, century-old brick-and-limestone warehouses, where they are exposed to the natural, intense temperature shifts of the Kentucky seasons.

To bear the historic “Bottled-in-Bond” distinction, the whiskey must comply with strict federal laws: it is the product of a single distillation season by a single master distiller at one distillery, aged in a federally bonded warehouse for at least four years, and proofed precisely to 50% ABV (100 Proof). Non-chill filtered to protect its natural barrel sugars and fatty oils, this bourbon balances a velvety mouthfeel with a vibrant, spicy complexity. Housed in its classic vintage-style yellow label bottle and matching protective tube, it delivers massive visual gravity and exceptional conversion value on premium digital shelves.

Tasting Notes:

• Aroma: Intensely aromatic, sweet, and classic. Opens with dominant waves of toasted caramel, sweet butterscotch, and fresh vanilla bean, beautifully brightened by crisp red apples, sweet corn, and a soft touch of seasoned oak.

• Palate: Full-bodied, creamy, and wonderfully balanced. A rich, sweet front palate of dark molasses, maple syrup, and creamy vanilla pudding effortlessly shifts into complex mid-palate notes of dried apricots, baking spices, cinnamon, and a sharp touch of peppery rye.

• Finish: Medium-to-long, warming, and remarkably clean. It leaves a highly satisfying, sophisticated trail of sweet barrel char, rich tobacco leaf, and a gentle, lingering kiss of wood spice.

Serving Suggestion:

Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch is engineered to excel however it is poured. Its robust 100-proof framework and rich barrel characteristics make it an elite, powerful base for classic cocktails, creating a deeply complex Old Fashioned or a robust Manhattan. However, to truly appreciate its historical pedigree, it is best enjoyed neat or with a splash of distilled water in a heavy crystal tumbler.

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