Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey

Kentucky Straight Bourbon | Single Barrel | Bottled in Bond | 100 Proof (50% ABV) | 750ml | Buffalo Trace Distillery

Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Single Barrel is bottled from one hand-picked barrel at a time, so every bottle offers its own distinct character. Bottled-in-bond at 100 proof and aged exclusively in a historic warehouse built by Taylor himself, it is one of the most respected single barrel bourbons from Buffalo Trace Distillery.

The Story Behind the Bottle

Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. is widely regarded as one of the founding fathers of the bourbon industry. Nearly three decades after purchasing the distillery now known as Buffalo Trace, he championed the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, which guaranteed whiskey quality for American drinkers. Taylor also pioneered methods still used today, including climate-controlled aging warehouses. This single barrel release is aged only in Warehouse C, which Taylor built in 1881 and which remains one of the distillery's finest aging spaces.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Caramel, vanilla and toasted oak with hints of honey and baking spice.
• Palate: Rich and balanced, with butterscotch, brown sugar, cinnamon and subtle dark fruit over a firm oak backbone.
• Finish: Long and smooth, with lingering spice, toffee and oak.

Because each bottle comes from a single barrel, flavors can vary slightly from barrel to barrel.

How to Enjoy It

Enjoy it neat or with a splash of water to reveal its layers of caramel and spice. At 100 proof it also makes an excellent Old Fashioned or Manhattan.

Recent Awards

• 2024 Double Gold, San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• 2024 Gold, American Whiskey Masters
• 2024 Gold, Global Whiskey Challenge
• 2024 Silver, International Wine & Spirits Competition
• 2024 Silver, World Whiskies Awards (Whisky Magazine)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does single barrel mean?
Every bottle comes from one individual barrel rather than a blend of many, so each release has its own unique profile.

What proof is E.H. Taylor Single Barrel?
It is bottled-in-bond at 100 proof (50% ABV).

What does bottled-in-bond mean?
Under the 1897 Bottled-in-Bond Act, the whiskey must come from one distillery and one distilling season, be aged at least four years in a federally bonded warehouse and be bottled at exactly 100 proof.

How is Single Barrel different from E.H. Taylor Small Batch?
Small Batch blends a small number of barrels, while Single Barrel comes from just one hand-selected barrel aged in Warehouse C.

Can I buy Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Single Barrel online?
Yes. Order it online from Craft City and have it shipped to your door where permitted by law. You must be 21 or older to purchase.