Eagle Rare 10 & E. H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch Bourbon Bundle
Eagle Rare 10 & E. H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch Bourbon Bundle
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Selection | 2 × 750mL | Eagle Rare: 10 Years, 45% ABV / 90 Proof | E.H. Taylor Small Batch: 50% ABV / 100 Proof
Process & Profile
This pairing contains Eagle Rare 10 Year and Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch. They offer two approaches to Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, with different strengths and maturation identities.
Eagle Rare 10 Year: Matured for at least a decade and bottled at 90 proof. The producer identifies it as a small-batch bourbon made with Mash Bill #1; the age statement applies to this bottle.
Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch: Selected barrels are combined into a small batch and bottled at 100 proof. Its Bottled-in-Bond presentation provides a higher-strength comparison with Eagle Rare.
| Product Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Eagle Rare 10 Year | 1 × 750mL; minimum 10 years; 45% ABV / 90 proof |
| E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch | 1 × 750mL; Bottled-in-Bond; 50% ABV / 100 proof |
| Total volume | 1.5 liters |
| Origin | Kentucky, USA |
| Producer | Buffalo Trace Distillery |
| Age statements | Eagle Rare is 10 years; no 10-year claim is made for E.H. Taylor |
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Eagle Rare offers toffee, citrus, herbs, honey, leather and oak; E.H. Taylor introduces caramel-corn and butterscotch notes.
- Palate: Compare Eagle Rare’s candied-almond and cocoa character with E.H. Taylor’s sweet butterscotch and licorice accents.
- Finish: Eagle Rare is dry and lingering; E.H. Taylor adds pepper-and-tobacco spice.
What Makes It Special
- One full-size bottle of each bourbon.
- A minimum 10-year age statement on Eagle Rare.
- Bottled-in-Bond 100-proof E.H. Taylor Small Batch.
- A focused comparison of two expressions from one Kentucky distillery.
How to Enjoy
Begin with a small neat pour of Eagle Rare, then compare E.H. Taylor at the same serving size. Add water separately if desired rather than diluting both automatically.
Suggested pairings include roasted almonds or dark chocolate for Eagle Rare, and caramelized nuts or savory barbecue alongside E.H. Taylor.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is included?
One 750mL Eagle Rare 10 Year and one 750mL Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch. -
Are both bottles 10 years old?
No. The 10-year age statement belongs to Eagle Rare; it is not an age statement for E.H. Taylor Small Batch. -
Are these single-barrel bourbons?
This pairing contains the regular Eagle Rare 10 and E.H. Taylor Small Batch expressions; it is not sold as two single-barrel picks. -
How do their strengths compare?
Eagle Rare is 90 proof / 45% ABV. E.H. Taylor Small Batch is 100 proof / 50% ABV. -
Where can I buy this bourbon pairing?
You can purchase the Eagle Rare 10 and E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch Bourbon Bundle from The Barrel Tap.
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