Colonel E.H. Taylor Single Barrel Select Bottled In Bond Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey
- Aug 3
- 4 min read
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About This Spirit from Buffalo Trace
Source: https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/our-brands/e-h-taylor-jr/e-h-taylor-jr-single-barrel/
E.H. TAYLOR, JR. SINGLE BARREL
Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey
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
The aroma carries lightly toasted oak, with dried figs and butterscotch.
One sip brings flavors of sweetness balanced with tobacco and dark spices.
The finish is just long enough to prepare the palate for another sip.
PROFILE
Toasted Oak
Dried Fig
Tobacco
Spices
Proof: 100 (50%)
Mash: Mash Bill #1
Style: Straight Bourbon
Awards: 99
RECOMMENDED SERVING
Neat
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How We Feel About the Spirit
Colonel E.H. Taylor Single Barrel Select: A Nashville-Worthy Treasure for the Sipping Room
Written by Nancy Fae for His, Hers & the Good Life
Introduction
Some bottles arrive in your life like a quiet wink from the universe — unexpected, a little thrilling, and destined for a story. Our Colonel E.H. Taylor Single Barrel Select from Total Wine in Nashville is exactly that kind of bottle. We didn’t stumble upon it; we earned it through a special invitation to purchase one of the store’s highly allocated gems. The kind of moment that makes you feel like you’ve been ushered behind the velvet rope of bourbon destiny.
Now it sits in our Sipping Room, still sealed, still mysterious, still holding its secrets. And because we love a little ritual, we’ll taste it blind alongside our Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch — two siblings from the same lineage, each with its own personality waiting to be discovered. We’re hoping for nuance, contrast, and maybe even a surprise or two.
But before the cork is pulled, here’s what we think about this bottle — right now, in its anticipatory glow.
His Take (Jeff)
There’s something about a Single Barrel that feels like a handshake from the past — one barrel, one moment in time, one expression of craftsmanship that can’t be replicated. This bottle already feels like a trophy, not because it’s rare, but because it’s ours — won, selected, and carried home with a grin.
I’m itching to taste it blind. I want to see if I can pick out the deeper oak or the darker spice notes that Single Barrels sometimes carry. I want to know if I can tell the difference between this and the Small Batch without being told. It’s a challenge, sure, but also a bit of fun. And honestly, I’m just excited to see how this bottle shows up — bold, subtle, or somewhere in between.
Her Take (Nancy Fae)
This bottle feels like a little celebration tucked inside glass. The kind you don’t rush. The kind you let sit on the shelf for a moment because anticipation is half the joy.
I love that we won the chance to buy it. It makes the bottle feel like a story before it’s even opened. And I’m already imagining the blind tasting: the quiet concentration, the swirl, the inhale, the first sip. I’m hoping this Single Barrel brings a touch of elegance, maybe a whisper of fruit or a warm spice that lingers. I’m also hoping I can actually tell the difference between the two bottles — because let’s be honest, that’s part of the fun.
This bottle feels like a milestone in our bourbon journey, and I’m savoring that before the first pour.
Closing in the His, Hers & the Good Life Style
His (Jeff)
This bottle is a reminder that the hunt is part of the joy. The anticipation, the selection, the moment you finally get to taste something you’ve been waiting for. It’s all part of the Good Life.
Her (Nancy Fae)
To me, this bottle is a celebration of shared experiences. The blind tasting, the conversation, the discovery. It’s another memory waiting to be made. And that’s why it matters.
The Good Life
The Good Life is built on moments that feel intentional — earned, enjoyed, and shared. This bottle fits right in because it’s not just bourbon; it’s a story, a surprise, and a future memory waiting to unfold.
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How to Enjoy
This is a bottle that deserves to stand on its own. No cocktails, no mixers, no distractions. Colonel E.H. Taylor Single Barrel Select is best served neat, allowing every nuance to reveal itself exactly as the barrel intended.
Blind Tasting First: Pour the Single Barrel and the Small Batch side by side. Identical glasses, identical pours. No peeking. Let curiosity lead.
Neat Only: Skip the ice, skip the water. This bottle shines brightest untouched.
Slow Sips: Give it time. Let the aroma rise, let the palate evolve, let the finish linger.
Compare Notes: Write down what you taste, then compare with each other. The fun is in the contrast.
Second Pour, No Blindfold: After the reveal, revisit the Single Barrel with intention. Notice what stands out now that you know what’s in your glass.
Special Occasion Pour: Save a future tasting for a moment worth marking. This bottle carries milestone energy.
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