Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch Whiskey
- Ashley King
- Jul 29
- 3 min read
Updated: Dec 14
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About This Spirit from the Maker
E.H. TAYLOR, JR. SMALL BATCH
Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey
Handcrafted in small batches and aged in the century-old warehouses built by Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr., this bourbon reflects his unwavering pursuit of perfection. Each barrel is carefully selected and blended to create a whiskey of exceptional balance, depth, and character. A true sipping bourbon, it honors the uncompromising legacy of E.H. Taylor, Jr.
TASTING NOTES
Tastes of caramel corn sweetness, mingled with butterscotch and licorice.
The aftertaste is a soft mouth-feel that turns into subtle spices of pepper and tobacco.
PROFILE
Corn, Butterscotch, Licorice, Black Pepper
Proof: 100 (50%)
Mash Bill #1
Style: Straight Bourbon
Awards: 93
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How We Feel About the Spirit
E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch – A Rare Find Worth the Wait
There are bottles you stumble upon, and then there are bottles you hunt. Our latest addition falls firmly into the latter category: E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey. Part of the elusive Buffalo Trace family, this bourbon is one of those rare finds that makes collectors pause, smile, and savor the moment before even pulling the cork.
🏛 Legacy in a Bottle
Handcrafted in small batches and aged in century-old warehouses built by Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr., this bourbon is more than just whiskey—it’s history. Taylor was instrumental in shaping bourbon’s standards, championing the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897 to ensure quality and authenticity. Every bottle in his namesake line honors that uncompromising legacy.
🥃 Why It’s Special
Proof: 100 (Bottled-in-Bond)
Mash Bill: Buffalo Trace’s Mash Bill #1 (low rye, corn-forward)
Style: Straight Bourbon
Awards: Consistently rated in the 90s by critics
The distiller’s notes promise caramel corn sweetness, butterscotch richness, and a touch of licorice, finishing with pepper spice and tobacco warmth. It’s described as a “true sipping bourbon,” balanced and layered, designed for slow appreciation.
🎉 Waiting for the Right Moment
We haven’t opened this bottle yet—and that’s intentional. Some bourbons deserve ceremony, and this one feels like it should mark a milestone. For now, it sits proudly in our collection, a reminder that patience is part of the bourbon journey. Anticipation, after all, is half the pleasure.
✨ Final Thoughts
E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch isn’t just another bottle—it’s a testament to craftsmanship, history, and the thrill of discovery. Rare finds like this remind us why we collect, why we wait, and why bourbon is more than a drink—it’s an experience.
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Related Cocktails
🍸 How to Enjoy
Neat: Best way to appreciate its balance and mouthfeel.
With a splash of water: Opens up more of the licorice and butterscotch notes.
Classic cocktail: Works beautifully in an Old Fashioned, where the pepper and tobacco notes complement bitters and citrus.
E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch Old Fashioned
Ingredients
2 oz E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch Bourbon
1 sugar cube (or ½ tsp simple syrup)
2 dashes Angostura bitters
1 dash orange bitters (optional, for brightness)
1 large clear ice cube
Garnish: Orange peel twist + Luxardo cherry
Instructions
Place the sugar cube in a heavy rocks glass.
Add bitters and a splash of water, then muddle until dissolved.
Add the bourbon and stir gently to combine.
Drop in a large clear ice cube.
Express the orange peel over the glass to release oils, then garnish with the peel and a Luxardo cherry.
Flavor Notes
The caramel corn sweetness and butterscotch richness of E.H. Taylor shine through.
Bitters highlight the licorice and pepper spice, while the orange peel adds a citrus lift.
The finish lingers with subtle tobacco warmth, making this a contemplative sipping cocktail.
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