Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof Batch 11 is the 2022 edition of Buffalo Trace's most uncompromising E.H. Taylor release, bottled uncut and unfiltered at a formidable 129.0 proof. The line honors Edmund Haynes Taylor Jr., born in Kentucky in 1830, who moved to Louisiana with his great uncle Zachary Taylor before returning to Kentucky and making his most indelible mark on history as a founding father of the modern bourbon industry. This whiskey is drawn directly from hand selected barrels of Buffalo Trace's Mash Bill #1, the distillery's low rye bourbon recipe, and aged in the century old warehouses that Taylor himself built and oversaw. Nothing is added and nothing is taken away, reflecting the way whiskey was produced before chill filtration and proofing down became standard practice. Barrel Proof is released roughly once a year, typically in the fall, and each batch carries its own natural strength, which is why the label reads proof varies by batch, quality unyielding. Batch 11 pours a deep mahogany amber. The nose is rich and assertive, with dark caramel, seasoned oak, toasted nuts, dried cherry and pipe tobacco over warm baking spice. The palate is thick and full bodied, layering brown sugar, molasses, dark chocolate and vanilla with cinnamon, leather and a firm peppery bite from the high proof. The finish is exceptionally long and warming, closing on oak tannin, toffee and lingering spice. At this strength a few drops of water or a large ice cube open it beautifully, though seasoned palates will find plenty to explore neat. Presented in the collection's signature yellow label with the Colonel's signature and a kraft gift tube, Batch 11 is a highly allocated release that has grown harder to find since newer batches replaced it on shelves.
ABV / Proof
| ABV |
64.50% |
| Proof |
129.0 |
| Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
| Region |
Kentucky |
| Type |
Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey, Barrel Proof |
| Batch |
11 (2022 release) |
| Distillery |
Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky |
| Mashbill |
Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (low rye) |
| Maturation |
New charred oak in century old warehouses built by E.H. Taylor Jr. |
| Filtration |
Uncut and unfiltered |
| Bottling Code |
L22 |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep mahogany amber.
Nose: Dark caramel and seasoned oak with toasted nuts, dried cherry, pipe tobacco and warm baking spice.
Palate: Thick and full bodied, with brown sugar, molasses, dark chocolate and vanilla over cinnamon, leather and a firm peppery bite.
Finish: Exceptionally long and warming, with oak tannin, toffee and lingering spice.
FAQ
What proof is E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 11?
Batch 11 is bottled at 129.0 proof (64.50% ABV), uncut and unfiltered.
How do I confirm I have Batch 11?
Batch 11 is the only Barrel Proof release bottled at 129.0 proof, and the laser code on the glass reads L22 for the 2022 bottling.
What mashbill is used?
It comes from Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1, the distillery's low rye bourbon recipe.
What does uncut and unfiltered mean?
No water is added to lower the proof and the whiskey is not chill filtered, so it reaches the bottle as it left the barrel.
How does Batch 11 compare to newer batches?
Each batch has its own proof and character. Batch 11 sits at 129.0 proof, between Batch 12 at 131.1 and Batch 13 at 127.3, and as an older release it is harder to find.
Where can I buy Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 11 online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
