Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch is one of the most coveted and allocated bourbons in America — and for good reason. Produced at the legendary Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, it honors the remarkable legacy of Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr., widely considered the "Father of the Modern Bourbon Industry." After the Civil War, Taylor purchased the O.F.C. Distillery (today's Buffalo Trace), pioneered climate-controlled rickhouse aging, and was the driving force behind the landmark Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897 — the first consumer protection law in American history. Every bottle of E.H. Taylor Small Batch carries that history.
Made by hand and aged in the century-old warehouses that Taylor himself built, each small batch is carefully selected and blended from barrels evaluated for their distinctive character. Bottled at 100 proof under the Bottled-in-Bond designation — guaranteeing a single distillation season, a single distillery, minimum four years aging in a federally bonded warehouse, and 100 proof — this is a bourbon that delivers on every level. Scored 95 points at the 2013 Ultimate Spirits Challenge. Allocated, rare, and worth every penny.
ABV / Proof
| Distillery |
Buffalo Trace Distillery — Frankfort, Kentucky |
| Brand |
Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. |
| Type |
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey |
| Designation |
Bottled in Bond — Bottled in Bond Act of 1897 |
| Mashbill |
Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 — Low Rye |
| Aging |
New Charred Oak Barrels — Century-Old Taylor Warehouses |
| Proof |
100 Proof |
| ABV |
50% |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Packaging |
Vintage-Style Label & Cylindrical Canister |
| Award |
95 Points — 2013 Ultimate Spirits Challenge |
| Country |
United States — Kentucky |
Tasting Notes
Nose: Rich toasted oak, sweet corn, caramel, dried fruit, and vanilla with an inviting warmth
Palate: Caramel corn sweetness mingled with butterscotch, licorice, salted caramel, and hints of orange — full-bodied and beautifully balanced
Finish: Soft and lingering with subtle spices of black pepper and tobacco — long, complex, and satisfying
FAQ
Who was Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr.?
Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. is widely considered the "Father of the Modern Bourbon Industry." After the Civil War he purchased the O.F.C. Distillery — today's Buffalo Trace — pioneered climate-controlled rickhouse aging, and was the primary architect of the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, the first federal consumer protection law in American history. Every bottle bearing his name is a tribute to that legacy.
What does Bottled in Bond mean?
Bottled in Bond is a legal designation established by the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897 — a law Taylor himself championed. It guarantees the whiskey was produced in a single distillation season by one distillery, aged at least four years in a federally bonded warehouse, and bottled at exactly 100 proof. It's one of the highest quality certifications in American whiskey.
Why is E.H. Taylor so hard to find?
Colonel E.H. Taylor is part of Buffalo Trace's allocated portfolio — like Buffalo Trace itself, Eagle Rare, and Blanton's. Production is intentionally limited and demand far exceeds supply, making any bottle a genuine score when found at retail price.
How should I serve it?
Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to open up the nose. Also excellent on a single large ice cube. This is a true sipping bourbon that rewards patience.
Where can I buy Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway — fast, insured shipping nationwide while stock lasts.
