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E.H. Taylor

Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof

Barrel proofSmall batchNon-chill-filtered

Specifications

Type / StyleTraditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof
DistilleryBuffalo Trace
Mash Bill78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley
AgeNo age statement
Proof130.3 proof (65.2% ABV)
Approx. Price~$75 – $200 (as of 2026-10)
AvailabilityAllocated

Mash bill: Estimated from secondary sources. Buffalo Trace does not disclose Mash Bill #1; figures are a widely used estimate of a low-rye recipe.

Age: No age statement; proof varies by batch.

Tasting Notes

E.H. Taylor straight from the barrel. Very hot and nutty, with toasted pecan, dark sugar and heavy oak; the proof changes with each batch.

Nose

toasted pecan, dark brown sugar, tobacco, oak

Palate

brown sugar, dark fruit, vanilla bean, burnt caramel

Finish

long, menthol, coffee bean, cinnamon

Best enjoyed neat.

AG’s Rating

AG’s Notes

A top 5 bottle.

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