E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch Bourbon

Product Description

E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch: A Tribute to the Father of Modern Bourbon

Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. is widely regarded as the father of the modern bourbon industry, and E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch stands as a direct tribute to his legacy. Born in Kentucky in 1832, Taylor purchased a small distillery in 1869 that he renamed O.F.C., the very site that would eventually become Buffalo Trace Distillery. A tireless innovator, Taylor pioneered techniques still used today, including copper fermenters, column stills, and climate-controlled aging warehouses, and he spent years fighting for the passage of the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, legislation that guaranteed consumers a minimum standard of quality and authenticity in the whiskey they purchased.

True to that legacy, E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch is bottled-in-bond, meeting the exact legal standards Taylor himself championed: distilled in a single distilling season by a single distiller at a single distillery, aged a minimum of four years in a federally bonded warehouse, and bottled at exactly 100 proof. Crafted from Buffalo Trace's Mash Bill #1, the same low-rye recipe behind other celebrated names like Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, and George T. Stagg, this small batch blend combines whiskey ranging from 4 to as old as 9 or 10 years, delivering a rich, well-rounded profile that honors both Taylor's innovations and his uncompromising standards.

Recognized as a Chairman's Trophy Finalist for Extraordinary-Ultimate Recommendation at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge and rated 5 stars with Highest Recommendation by F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal, E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch has earned its reputation as one of the most consistently well-regarded bottled-in-bond bourbons on the market, a genuine bridge between 19th-century craftsmanship and modern bourbon collecting.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Sweet caramel and cherry, with hints of vanilla wafer, oak, and Butterfinger-like chocolate malt, alongside fresh fruit, rye spice, orange marmalade, and warm cinnamon and nutmeg.

Palate: Caramel corn sweetness mingled with butterscotch and licorice, developing a syrupy mouthfeel with dominant caramel and butterscotch character.

Finish: A soft mouth-feel that turns into subtle spices of pepper and tobacco, with a satisfyingly long, lingering close.

Food Pairings

E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch's rich caramel and spice profile pairs beautifully with classic Southern fare. Try it alongside smoked brisket, aged cheddar, or a charcuterie board with dried fruit and pecans, or lean into its sweetness with butterscotch pudding, pecan pie, or dark chocolate.

Serving Suggestions

E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch is best enjoyed neat or with a single ice cube to savor its complex, nuanced profile. It also holds up beautifully in a classic Old Fashioned or Manhattan, where its caramel and spice character can really shine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this bourbon Bottled-in-Bond? It's distilled in a single distilling season by a single distiller at a single distillery, aged a minimum of four years in a federally bonded warehouse, and bottled at exactly 100 proof, meeting the standards of the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897 that Colonel Taylor himself fought to pass.

What is the alcohol content? 50% ABV (100 proof).

How old is this bourbon? A small batch blend combining whiskey aged from 4 years up to as old as 9 or 10 years.

Has this bourbon won any awards? Yes. It was named a Chairman's Trophy Finalist for Extraordinary-Ultimate Recommendation at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge and received 5 stars with Highest Recommendation from F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal.

Who was E.H. Taylor? Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. is known as the father of the modern bourbon industry, having purchased the distillery now known as Buffalo Trace and championed the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897.

How should I enjoy it? Neat or with a single ice cube, or mixed into a classic Old Fashioned or Manhattan.

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AWARDS:

• 2018 Gold Medal – Los Angeles International Spirits Competition
• 2018 Gold Medal – San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• 2018 Silver Medal – Denver International Spirits Competition
• 2017 Gold Medal – New York World Wine & Spirits Competition
• 2017 Silver Outstanding Medal – International Wine & Spirits Competition
• 2017 Double Gold Medal – San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• 2017 CHAIRMAN’S TROPHY; “Great Value;” 98 points – Ultimate Spirits Challenge
• 2016 Gold Medal – The Fifty Best Bourbon Whiskeys 2016
• 2016 Silver Medal – New York World Wine & Spirits Competition
• 2016 Bronze Medal – Los Angeles International Spirits Competition
• 2016 91 points – Ultimate Spirits Challenge
• 2016 Silver Medal, Best Non-Age Statement Bourbon – World Whiskies Awards
• 2015 Double Gold Medal – The Fifty Best Bourbon Whiskeys 2015
• 2015 Gold Medal – San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• 2015 Gold Medal – North American Bourbon & Whiskey Competition
• 2015 Gold Medal (93 points) – Los Angeles International Spirits Competition
• 2015 Silver Outstanding Medal – International Wine & Spirits Competition
• 2015 Silver Medal – Best Small Batch Bourbon (91 points) – International Whisky Competition
• 2015 Ultimate Spirits Challenge – 87 points
• 2015 Silver Medal – Denver International Spirits Competition
• 2014 Gold Medal – International Wine & Spirits Competition
• 2014 Double Gold Medal – The Fifty Best Bourbon
• 2013 Silver Outstanding Medal – International Wine & Spirits Competition
• 2013 Silver Medal – Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition
• 2013 Double Gold Medal – San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• 2013 Extraordinary-Ultimate Recommendation – Chairman’s Trophy Finalist – Ultimate Spirits Challenge