100 Proof

Straight Bourbon Whiskey | USA (Kentucky, Buffalo Trace Distillery) | Bottled in Bond | Private Barrel Pick #013 for The Barrel Tap | 100 Proof (50% ABV) | 750 mL

Process & Profile

This release is a private barrel pick—Barrel #013—for The Barrel Tap of the Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Single Barrel series. It is crafted under Bottled-in-Bond regulations, ensuring it was distilled in one season by a single distiller, aged in a bonded warehouse, and bottled at exactly 100 proof. Many E.H. Taylor Single Barrels are aged in the historic Warehouse C, built by Colonel Taylor in 1881.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Toasted oak, creamy vanilla, dried figs, butterscotch and subtle caramel undertones

• Palate: Rich sweetness (brown sugar, raisins), balanced with tobacco leaf, dark baking spices, leather, and oak depth

• Finish: Long, warming with oak, dark spices, and a lingering tobacco and dark fruit note

What Makes It Special

• This is a Private Select pick—specifically Barrel #013 for The Barrel Tap—adding exclusivity and unique barrel character

• It is Bottled-in-Bond at 100 proof (50% ABV), providing both strength and fidelity to classic bourbon standards

• Aged in old Warehouse C, which lends climate-driven aging nuances like oak spice and rich development

How to Enjoy

Best sipped neat in a Glencairn or rocks glass to let its full range of oak, spice, and sweetness show. A drop of water can help mellow the proof and open up darker flavors. Also makes a strong foundation for premium whiskey cocktails.

FAQ

1. What exactly is Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Single Barrel Bourbon “The Barrel Tap” Private Select Barrel #013 100 Proof?
   It’s a private barrel-picked, 100 proof, Bottled-in-Bond single barrel bourbon picked by The Barrel Tap (Barrel #013).

2. What is the alcohol proof and ABV of Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Single Barrel Bourbon “The Barrel Tap” Private Select Barrel #013 100 Proof?
   It is bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV).

3. Is Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Single Barrel Bourbon “The Barrel Tap” Private Select Barrel #013 100 Proof aged in a specific warehouse or with any age statement?
   There is no formal age statement, but many single barrel versions are aged in Warehouse C; this one is a private pick (Barrel #013).

4. How does Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Single Barrel Bourbon “The Barrel Tap” Private Select Barrel #013 100 Proof taste?
   Expect toasted oak, vanilla, dried fruit, brown sugar sweetness, tobacco, dark spices, and a long, satisfying finish.

5. What makes Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Single Barrel Bourbon “The Barrel Tap” Private Select Barrel #013 100 Proof unique?
   Its private barrel designation (Barrel #013), Bottled-in-Bond standard, 100 proof strength, and heritage from Warehouse C make it particularly collectible and flavorful.