Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Single Barrel Bottled in Bond

Alcohol Type: Straight Kentucky bourbon whiskey

Alcohol Content: 50%, 100 Proof

Price Point: High Shelf, $60-$65, this bottling will definitely be on the harder to find list; it will most likely be held behind the counter shackled to a price that is conspicuously marked up

Nose: Caramel, butterscotch, rye spice, licorice

Flavor Profile: Hot and oily dark cherry and plum, dry oak, well-balanced and rich

Bottom Line: The E.H. Taylor line of bourbon is one of the flagship bottlings coming out of Buffalo Trace. If you like classic bourbon flavors and a higher proof, this bottle will definitely not disappoint. It is so choice. If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up.

This bottle stands out whether in your local store, bar, or preferably your shelf. It comes in a cardboard tube that bears the same label as the bottle. The bottle’s label is an iconic pastel yellow with burgundy lettering that is simply classic. This bottling is one of three in the E.H.Taylor family. It is a single barrel bourbon that is bottled in bond and fits squarely in the realm of classic bourbon.

On the nose there is a heat coming from the higher proof, but it quickly fades and opens up to a sweet caramel and butterscotch with a hint of rye spice in the form of licorice. 

The high proof brings a dry oak spice that hits your mouth like a wave of heat on the first sip, but that quickly subsides and a dark fruit – mostly cherry and plum – rolls in as if it were a syrup. Vanilla and toffee follow closely behind and vanish, leaving a rye and pepper tingle on the roof of the mouth.

The E.H. Taylor line of bourbon is one of the flagship bottlings coming out of Buffalo Trace. It is well recognized by bourbon lovers and the casual sipper. If you like classic bourbon flavors and a higher proof, this bottle will definitely not disappoint. I would recommend sipping this dram neat or with a dash of water. This bottle can easily be turned into a special occasion pour or be used to impress whomever you deem important. If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up.