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E H Taylor 18years Marriage
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A once-in-a-lifetime masterpiece from the legendary Buffalo Trace Distillery. Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. 18 Year Old Marriage is an ultra-rare, highly allocated Bottled-in-Bond release celebrating a union of three distinct mash bills: rye bourbon, wheated bourbon, and straight rye. Aged for 18 years and married perfectly at 100 proof, this historic bottle delivers a monumental profile of rich vanilla, dark chocolate, sweet caramel, and dense, toasted oak spice. The ultimate crown jewel for elite whiskey collections.
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Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. 18 Year Old Marriage represents one of the most complex, historic, and highly sought-after expressions ever released by the award-winning Buffalo Trace Distillery. Named in honor of Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr.—the visionary founding father of the modern bourbon industry and pioneer of the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897—this exceptionally rare, limited-edition release is a masterclass in the delicate art of whiskey blending.
The true magic of this expression lies in its unique name and composition. To craft this bottle, Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley married three entirely separate, celebrated Buffalo Trace mash bills that entered the barrel in 2002: Mash Bill #1 (traditional low-rye bourbon), Mash Bill #2 (higher-rye bourbon), and their ultra-premium Wheated Bourbon Mash Bill (the same DNA found in the legendary Weller and Pappy Van Winkle lines).
After resting quietly for 18 full years in the historic brick-and-limestone Warehouse C, these barrels were carefully integrated to combine the sweet creaminess of wheat, the crisp fruitiness of rye, and the classic vanilla backbone of corn. Complying strictly with Bottled-in-Bond regulations, it is bottled at exactly 50% ABV (100 Proof) using entirely natural coloring and non-chill filtration. Housed in its iconic vintage-style yellow label bottle and accompanied by a premium presentation canister, it represents the absolute peak of luxury e-commerce spirits catalogs.
Tasting Notes:
Aroma: Deeply concentrated, mature, and complex. Opens with prominent notes of rich vanilla custard, dark brown sugar, and dense cherry compote, beautifully supported by old leather, dark cacao, and a profound oak presence.
Palate: Thick, incredibly oily, and full-bodied. A luxurious front palate of sweet caramel, butterscotch, and warm maple syrup gracefully gives way to mid-palate notes of stone fruits, warm baking spices, cinnamon, and a sweet, toasted wheat grain soft texture.
Finish: Monumentally long, warming, and sophisticated. It leaves a velvety, memorable trail of sweet barrel char, rich oak tannins, dark honey, and a final, lingering touch of dry rye spice.
Serving Suggestion:
A bourbon of this monumental age and scarcity should only be experienced in its purest form. Pour Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. 18 Year Old Marriage neat into a premium tulip-shaped tasting glass and let it breathe for ten to fifteen minutes. Allowing the liquid to aerate coaxes out the dormant wood sugars and rich fruit oils, offering an unforgettable, unadulterated sensory experience.
Product Specifications
| Attribute | Detail |
| Brand | Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. |
| Origin | Frankfort, Kentucky, USA (Buffalo Trace Distillery) |
| Spirit Type | Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey |
| Age Statement | 18 Years Old (All components distilled in 2002) |
| ABV / Proof | 50% / 100 Proof |
| Mash Bill Composition | A unique blend of Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1, Mash Bill #2, and Wheated Bourbon |
| Character | Monumentally complex, thick vanilla, rich stone fruits, and deep, seasoned oak |
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