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
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Nose: Butterscotch and caramel, with warm baked bread, dried fruit and a hint of licorice.
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Palate: Caramel corn sweetness, butterscotch and licorice, supported by a rounded texture.
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Finish: A soft mouthfeel develops into subtle pepper and tobacco spice.
What Makes It Special
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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.
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Buffalo Trace production: Made at the historic Frankfort distillery.
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Taylor’s warehouse legacy: Matured in century-old warehouses built by its namesake.
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Selected barrel marriage: Multiple barrels are combined to shape the Small Batch profile.
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Mash Bill #1: Uses a recipe identified by Buffalo Trace, without publicly specified grain percentages.
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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
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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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.
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Well packed for shipping.
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Very good
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Charles White –
One of Buffalo Traces Best
You cannot beat the taste or value for this 100 proof bourbon. I’ve tasted most every name from this distillery and I’ll take this over any other, including Blanton’s.
Sherianne Laba –
Engraving
Not what i expected and very over priced for what you get
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One of the best
EH Taylor Small Batch is one of the best easy drinking there is.
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Order arrived intact
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Over priced
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Waiting to open
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Brian Kirby –
I never received my items
12 days later, I still have not received my purchase!
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Elaine Grissman –
Christmas
Can’t try until Christmas! Hope it’s good!
charles putnam –
expensive and wrong order sent
So bit the bullet and went online to get a few allocated bottles just in time for a big graduation party. Knew it would be expensive and it sure was – bottles significantly hiked up (expected), then $50+ shipping and about the same amount again to ‘insure’ the package. Almost $600 for eagle rare, buffalo trace, taylor, and redemption high rye (the main one I wanted). Package came and the redemption wasn’t the one I ordered. Contacted them and they quickly admitted that they screwed up, but want me to leg-work the wrong one back through UPS…and when they receive it they’ll supposedly send the right one. Just disappointed that a mistake like that could be made from an online order. Especially when the customer has already overpaid so much. If they would have corrected the issue by quickly sending me the right one in time for my party, I would probably be a repeat customer for special occasions. Will try Caskers next time.
Rick Holshevnikoff –
Wrong bourbon
I have shared with your customer service team already, but I thought I was purchasing the CT Cured Oak bourbon. I feel like I received the wrong bourbon based on the picture on the link I used.I have a few bottles of the Small Batch and would not have purchased another one. Can I trade for the Cured Oak? All I was told is I could return the bourbon after a week of a few emails and some on-line chatting. Can you help me? [****] or 9167179626. Thank you, Rick Holshevnikoff
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Taylor
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Great Service!
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Great bourbon
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Colonel WH Taylor Sm Batch
Delivered as promised. Great bourbon.
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Nailed it
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Excellent
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Difficult to buy Bourbon made easier.
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Awsome experience!!!
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Great Service
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Stoked
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EH TAYLOR
Very sweet nose smells of cherries,peppery mid and finish , oily mouth coating ,about as smooth as they come.overall 95 out of 100
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Product and delivery were excellent.
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