Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch

Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch is a premium bourbon whiskey from the Buffalo Trace Distillery. It is part of the E.H. Taylor whiskey lineup, which also includes ongoing releases of a Single Barrel, Barrel Proof, and Rye variant throughout the year, along with limited one-off releases [1].

Description

Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch is a Bottled in Bond (BiB) bourbon, which means it must be the product of one distillation season and one distiller at a single distillery, aged in a federally bonded warehouse under U.S. government supervision for at least four years, and bottled at exactly 100 proof [1]. Additionally, the BiB label must clearly identify the distillery where it was distilled and where it was bottled, if different.

Tasting Notes

The flavor profile of Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch combines notes of butterscotch, caramel, warmed baked multigrain bread, and hints of liquorice and dried raisins, all of which are undermined by a heavy hanging dose of alcohol [1]. After a few minutes in the glass, the alcohol scent mostly dissipates and you’re left with a pleasant blend of all of the aforementioned scents. The palate is delectable and sans the heavy alcohol upfront, the overall flavor profile is enjoyable [1].

Details

• ABV: 50%
• Age: At least 4 years
• Mashbill: Not disclosed
• Proof: 100 Proof
• Size: 750ml
• Origin: Kentucky
• Distillery: Buffalo Trace Distillery
• Includes Box: Yes

Purchase Information

• Original price: $40
• Current price: Varies by retailer
• Available at select liquor stores and online retailers.

Information

Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch is a contrasting bourbon. On one hand, you have a really full-flavored bourbon that can almost go head to head with its bigger brother E.H. Taylor Single Barrel and holds its own. On the other hand, you’re paying slightly more for the presentation of the packaging for the bourbon it contains [1].

While not the exact carbon copy flavor-wise, it comes satisfyingly close to the E.H. Taylor Single Barrel [1]. The company has aligned the E.H. Taylor brand as a standalone premium line, which allows the company to differentiate itself from their other products, and in this case gives the impression that the E.H. Taylor Small Batch is a more premium product over their standard Buffalo Trace [1].