Colonel E.H. Taylor Single Barrel and Small Batch Bourbon Bundle

Colonel E.H. Taylor Single Barrel and Small Batch Bundle

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Bundle | 2 × 750mL | 1.5L Total | Kentucky, USA | Both Bottled in Bond

Process & Profile

The Colonel E.H. Taylor Single Barrel and Small Batch Bundle pairs two Bottled in Bond bourbons from Buffalo Trace Distillery. Both use the distillery’s officially identified Mash Bill #1 and are bottled at 100 proof, making this a useful comparison of individual barrel selection and small batch blending. Each bottle contains 750mL, for a total of 1.5 liters.

Single Barrel comes from one selected barrel aged in historic Warehouse C, with each barrel chosen for its individual character. Small Batch combines selected barrels matured in the historic warehouses built by Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Their published profiles offer different expressions of sweetness and spice: Single Barrel features dried fig, toasted oak, tobacco, and dark spice, while Small Batch emphasizes caramel corn, butterscotch, licorice, and pepper. The Single Barrel bottle’s design also recreates Taylor’s historic label and shape.

This bundle includes:

• (1) Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Single Barrel Bourbon — 750mL: Kentucky straight bourbon, 50% ABV | 100 Proof | Bottled in Bond.

• (1) Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch Bourbon — 750mL: Kentucky straight bourbon, 50% ABV | 100 Proof | Bottled in Bond.

Tasting Notes

• Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Single Barrel Bourbon: Toasted oak, dried fig, and butterscotch aromas lead into sweetness balanced by tobacco and dark spice.

• Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch Bourbon: Caramel corn, butterscotch, and licorice on the palate, followed by a soft texture and gentle pepper and tobacco notes.

What Makes It Special

• One barrel versus a blend: Compare an individual barrel selection with a bourbon assembled from selected barrels.

• Shared Mash Bill #1: Both expressions begin with the same officially identified bourbon recipe.

• Matching bottling strength: Each bourbon is 100 proof, allowing a comparison at equal strength.

• Both Bottled in Bond: Two bonded expressions from the Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. range.

• Historic warehouse connection: Single Barrel matures in Warehouse C, while Small Batch ages in the distillery’s historic Taylor-built warehouses.

How to Enjoy

Pour small measures into matching tasting glasses and compare them neat. Notice how Single Barrel’s dried fruit, oak, and spice differ from Small Batch’s caramel corn and butterscotch profile. Add the same amount of water to each if you want to explore how dilution changes the comparison.

Either bourbon can also be served over a large ice cube or used in an Old Fashioned. Keeping the sugar, bitters, and dilution consistent lets you compare how each expression influences the finished cocktail.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What bottles are included in the Colonel E.H. Taylor Single Barrel and Small Batch Bundle?
   The bundle includes one Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Single Barrel Bourbon 750mL and one Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch Bourbon 750mL.

2. Are both bourbons in the Colonel E.H. Taylor Single Barrel and Small Batch Bundle Bottled in Bond?
   Yes. Both are Bottled in Bond Kentucky straight bourbons bottled at 50% ABV, equivalent to 100 proof.

3. What is the difference between the bottles in the Colonel E.H. Taylor Single Barrel and Small Batch Bundle?
   Single Barrel comes from one selected barrel. Small Batch combines selected barrels into a blended batch, giving the two expressions different approaches to barrel selection.

4. Can the Single Barrel in the Colonel E.H. Taylor Single Barrel and Small Batch Bundle vary between bottles?
   Bottles drawn from different barrels can show differences in flavor because each barrel develops its own character. The producer’s tasting notes describe the expression’s general profile.

5. Where can I buy Colonel E.H. Taylor Single Barrel and Small Batch Bundle?
   You can purchase the Colonel E.H. Taylor Single Barrel and Small Batch Bundle directly from The Barrel Tap.