Colonel E. H. Taylor Small Batch Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey

Warm caramel, vanilla, and seasoned oak rise with immediate authority from Colonel E. H. Taylor Small Batch Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey, setting the tone for one of America’s most iconic and tightly allocated bourbons. Produced under the historic Bottled-in-Bond designation and named for one of bourbon’s most influential figures, this whiskey represents a deliberate return to classic standards of quality, patience, and authenticity. Every bottle reflects a philosophy rooted in tradition, upheld by a distilling legacy that continues to define modern American whiskey.

Product Details:

• Producer: Buffalo Trace Distillery
• Owner: Sazerac Company
• Distiller: Harlen Wheatley
• Style: Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Bottled in Bond
• ABV: 50%
• Mash Bill: Undisclosed
• Barrel Entry Proof: 125 proof
• Aging: Matured in new, charred American oak barrels and bottled at a minimum of four years

Sensory Description:

The nose opens with layered aromas of caramelized sugar, vanilla bean, dried orange peel, and polished oak, accented by baking spice and a faint herbal lift. On the palate, the bourbon is full-bodied and structured, delivering flavors of toffee, sweet corn, dark honey, and cinnamon spice balanced by firm oak tannin and a steady, warming heat. The Bottled-in-Bond strength provides clarity and depth without excess weight, allowing the grain character and barrel influence to remain in harmony. The finish is long, dry, and confidently spiced, leaving lingering notes of oak, clove, and vanilla that underscore the whiskey’s classic profile.

Producer’s Background:

Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor Jr. was a pioneering figure in American whiskey, instrumental in shaping production standards that ultimately led to the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897. Buffalo Trace Distillery continues to honor his legacy through the E. H. Taylor line, emphasizing transparency, consistency, and traditional methods. Today, the distillery operates under the stewardship of the Sazerac Company, with Harlen Wheatley serving as master distiller, guiding production with a balance of historical respect and modern technical precision.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve neat or with a few drops of water at approximately 60 to 65°F in a Glencairn or small tulip glass to fully express its aromatics and structure. Colonel E. H. Taylor Small Batch also performs beautifully in spirit-forward cocktails such as an Old Fashioned or Manhattan, where its bottled-in-bond strength and classic profile provide depth and balance. Pair with rich foods like smoked brisket, aged cheddar, or dark chocolate to complement its oak-driven intensity.