Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain Bourbon Whiskey 2018 Release 750mL
Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain Bourbon Whiskey 2018 Release 750mL
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 50% ABV (100 Proof) | 750 mL | Kentucky, USA | Bottled in Bond | Limited 2018 Release | Four Grain Mash Bill
Process & Profile
Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain Bourbon Whiskey 2018 Release 750mL is a limited Bottled in Bond bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery built around a four grain recipe using corn, rye, wheat, and malted barley. Unlike the distillery’s more familiar rye-forward or wheated mash bills, this release was created to combine the qualities Buffalo Trace liked most from both styles into one whiskey. That concept gave the bottle a unique place in the E.H. Taylor lineup and made it one of the more talked-about modern special releases from the brand.
The 2018 bottling continued the Four Grain concept as a hard-to-find spring release, presented in the vintage-style label and canister format associated with the Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. collection. As a Bottled in Bond bourbon, it carries the structure and credibility that serious bourbon buyers expect, but the real draw is the flavor profile. Instead of leaning heavily spicy or heavily soft, it lands in a middle ground that feels sweeter, more layered, and more distinctive than many standard Buffalo Trace releases. For shoppers searching for Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain Bourbon Whiskey 2018 Release 750mL, limited E.H. Taylor bourbon, or Bottled in Bond collector bottles, this is a standout release with real historical interest and strong collector appeal.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: inviting aroma with caramel, sweet vanilla, and a soft floral-fruit lift
- Palate: caramel corn, sweet vanilla, strawberry, cherry, and rounded bourbon sweetness
- Mid-palate: smooth interaction between the four grains with gentle oak and disciplined spice
- Finish: balanced and controlled with light oak tannin, soft rye spice, and a polished Bottled in Bond close
What Makes It Special
- Limited 2018 release in the Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. collection
- Bottled in Bond at 100 proof
- Made from a four grain bourbon recipe using corn, rye, wheat, and malted barley
- Designed to combine characteristics from Buffalo Trace’s rye and wheat mash bill styles
- Presented in the vintage-style E.H. Taylor package and canister format
- Strong collector appeal as one of the more distinctive mash bill experiments in the lineup
How to Enjoy
Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain Bourbon Whiskey 2018 Release 750mL is best enjoyed neat so the sweeter, softer side of the four grain profile can fully open in the glass. Let it sit for a few minutes before sipping to bring out more of the caramel, vanilla, fruit, and oak. A few drops of water can help widen the aromatics and show more of the grain interplay through the palate. This is also an excellent side-by-side tasting bottle against E.H. Taylor Small Batch or Single Barrel if you want to explore how the four grain recipe changes the profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain Bourbon Whiskey 2018 Release 750mL?
Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain Bourbon Whiskey 2018 Release 750mL is a limited Bottled in Bond bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery made with a four grain recipe of corn, rye, wheat, and malted barley.
2. What does Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain Bourbon Whiskey 2018 Release 750mL taste like?
Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain Bourbon Whiskey 2018 Release 750mL shows notes of caramel, sweet vanilla, caramel corn, strawberry, cherry, soft oak, and gentle spice.
3. Is Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain Bourbon Whiskey 2018 Release 750mL Bottled in Bond?
Yes. Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain Bourbon Whiskey 2018 Release 750mL is a Bottled in Bond bourbon bottled at 100 proof.
4. What makes Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain Bourbon Whiskey 2018 Release 750mL different?
Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain Bourbon Whiskey 2018 Release 750mL is different because it uses four grains instead of a more traditional mash bill, giving it a sweeter and more layered profile than many standard bourbon releases.
5. Where can I buy Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain Bourbon Whiskey 2018 Release 750mL?
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