Delivery After 5th November 2026
A bourbon that delivers a more refined sip overall and really highlights the capabilities of Buffalo Trace’s Mashbill #1.
E.H. Taylor, Jr. Single Barrel is part of the E.H. Taylor, Jr. line, which also includes Small Batch, Barrel Proof, and Rye variants released throughout the year, along with limited one-off releases. With the exception of their Barrel Proof bourbon, all E.H. Taylor whiskeys are Bottled in Bond (BiB). To be labelled BiB, the whiskey 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 it must be bottled at exactly 100 proof. Additionally, the BiB label must clearly identify the distillery where it was distilled and where it was bottled, if different.
Aged in the historic Warehouse C, built by Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. in 1885 and renowned for its exceptional aging conditions, each barrel is carefully chosen for its individual character and depth. Bottled in Bond at 100 proof, this bourbon reflects Taylor’s uncompromising standards and timeless craftsmanship, offering a one-of-a-kind expression worthy of his name.
TASTING NOTES
Nose: Classic scents greet the nose. Oak infused creamy vanilla is most prominent. Joining in are wafts of oatmeal, creamed corn, bubble gum, and fresh summer flowers. There is also the slightest touch of ethanol, which thankfully is less of a distraction and more of a reminder that this is a 100 proof bourbon. The vanilla scents are the highlight of the nose and are both delicate and prominent all at once. They make for a lovely way to open the sip.
Palate: One sip brings flavours of sweetness balanced with tobacco and dark spices. This single barrel provides a palate that rewards you for taking your time and really exploring the sip. The vanilla carries over to the palate, however it isn’t the main focus. Instead a multitude of flavors develop alongside, including raisins, brown sugar, butterscotch, rye spice, dried oak, and leather. Its breadth and depth are a delight to explore, and when you add in its creamy mouthfeel, the palate is clearly the star of the sip.
Finish: The finish is full of drier flavors, which includes tobacco, leather, oak, and rye spice. A light dollop of butterscotch helps to temper the dryness. Oak and white pepper linger for an incredibly long time, giving the finish a welcomed staying power that ends on a high note.
The Buffalo Trace Distillery is the oldest continually operating distillery in America, crafting bourbon on the same Kentucky grounds for over 200 years. We are the world’s most award-winning distillery, still crafting whiskey every day and open to welcome visitors. Our mission is simple: create exceptional spirits, share them with the world and preserve bourbon’s heritage for generations to come.
Buffalo Trace Distillery is first and foremost dedicated to the craft of bourbon whiskey. For over two centuries, we have pursued the vision of making the “finest whiskeys in the world.” Today, as the world’s most award-winning distillery, we keep bourbon at the heart of everything we do.
The history of our distillery, known today as Buffalo Trace, begins in 1775 with the founding of Leestown along the banks of the Kentucky River. It was here, on the paths once carved by migrating buffalo, that early settlers first began making whiskey. Over the next two centuries, the distillery grew and evolved, carrying our craft through wars, floods, fires, tornadoes and even Prohibition, always staying true to the pursuit of quality bourbon.
Through the years, the distillery operated under several names that marked important chapters in our legacy: O.F.C. Distillery, founded by Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. in 1870, George T. Stagg Distillery from 1904, and finally, in 1999, it was rechristened as the Buffalo Trace Distillery. Today, it stands as the world’s most award-winning distillery, where history and innovation continue to meet in every barrel.
