Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch Bourbon 750mL

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

Kentucky Straight Bourbon | 50% ABV | 100 Proof | 750mL | Frankfort, Kentucky | Bottled in Bond

Process & Profile

Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey honors the bourbon pioneer who helped champion the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897. Produced at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, it matures in historic warehouses built by Taylor. Selected barrels are married together to create the Small Batch expression.

Made using Buffalo Trace’s Mash Bill #1, this bourbon is bottled in bond at 100 proof. That designation connects it to one distiller, one distillery and one distilling season, with at least four years of maturation. The expression carries no specific age statement beyond those requirements.

Caramel corn, butterscotch and licorice give the whiskey a rich sweetness, followed by pepper and tobacco spice. Its balance of sweet and savory flavors makes it a satisfying sipping bourbon, while the 100-proof strength also gives it presence in classic whiskey cocktails.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Butterscotch and caramel, with warm baked bread, dried fruit and a hint of licorice.

• Palate: Caramel corn sweetness, butterscotch and licorice, supported by a rounded texture.

• Finish: A soft mouthfeel develops into subtle pepper and tobacco spice.

What Makes It Special

• Bottled-in-bond standards: Produced by one distiller at one distillery during a single distilling season, aged at least four years and bottled at 100 proof.

• Buffalo Trace production: Made at the historic Frankfort distillery.

• Taylor’s warehouse legacy: Matured in century-old warehouses built by its namesake.

• Selected barrel marriage: Multiple barrels are combined to shape the Small Batch profile.

• Mash Bill #1: Uses a recipe identified by Buffalo Trace, without publicly specified grain percentages.

• Distinctive sweet-and-spicy character: Caramel corn and butterscotch lead into licorice, pepper and tobacco notes.

How to Enjoy

Start neat in a whiskey tasting glass, allowing a few minutes for the aromas to open. Add a little water or one large ice cube according to preference.

For an Old Fashioned, stir 2 ounces of bourbon with ¼ ounce of simple syrup and two dashes of aromatic bitters over ice. Express an orange peel over the glass. Its caramel and spice profile also pairs well with toasted pecans, aged cheddar or dark chocolate.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How old is Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch Bourbon?
   It does not carry a specific age statement. Its bottled-in-bond designation requires at least four years of maturation; a more precise age is not stated for the standard Small Batch release.

2. What is the difference between Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch and Single Barrel?
   Small Batch combines selected barrels to create its flavor profile. Single Barrel is bottled from individual barrels, so its character can vary between bottlings. Both expressions are bottled in bond at 100 proof.

3. Who makes Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch Bourbon?
   Buffalo Trace Distillery produces it in Frankfort, Kentucky. The brand honors Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr., an influential figure in bourbon production and bottled-in-bond history.

4. What mash bill does Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch use?
   Buffalo Trace identifies the recipe as Mash Bill #1. The distillery does not publish exact grain percentages for this expression.

5. Where can I buy Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey?
   You can purchase Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey directly from The Barrel Tap.