TheColonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Bourbon is apowerhouse expression of Buffalo Traces renowned Mash Bill #1, this cask-strength bourbon offers bold, layered richnessanchored in caramel and dark fruit, yet restrained enough to reveal surprising finesse beneath the proof.

Origins & Craftsmanship

• Crafted at Buffalo Trace Distillery (Sazerac), following legacy methods inspired by Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor Jr.one of bourbons true pioneers.

• Non-age-stated, but estimated at 68 years in barrel.

• Released annually as a barrel-proof, uncut and unfiltered bourbon, typically between 127131 proof (around 6365% ABV). (This edition is 127.3 Proof, uncut & unfiltered)

• Features the well-loved Mash Bill #1, with low rye, a staple behind Buffalo Trace, Stagg Jr., and George T. Stagg.
  

Tasting Profile

Nose:
Deep, rich, and invitingthink butterscotch and fig, layered with mocha, brown sugar, and toasted oak. Fruit roll-up sweetness and straw-like herbal notes mingle with candied cherry and vanilla mousse.

Palate:
Opens robust yet surprisingly lightwild berry cobbler, salted caramel, and whipped cream sweetness yield to vanilla, butterscotch, and chocolate undertones. A soft wave of peppery spice, tobacco, and cedar adds structure.

Finish:
Long and warmingbutterscotch, toffee, and vanilla custard dominate, enriched with oak depth, macadamia nut, and a tingle of cinnamon and pink peppercorns. Layers of tobacco and dark fruit echo the journey

Variation Across Batches:
While the core profile remains consistent, subtle distinctions emerge from one batch to anothersome chanting cherry fruit, others leaning into herbal complexity or heavier oak. Overall, butterscotch remains the signature anchor.

Quick Overview

Characteristic Description Proof / ABV Barrel proof (typically 127131 proof / ~6365% ABV) Aging NAS, estimated 68 years Mash Bill Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (low rye) Key Flavors Butterscotch, dark fruit (fig, cherry), salted caramel, chocolate, tobacco, oak spice Texture & Finish Bold, silky, multi-layered; long warming finish with creamy sweet, spice, and oak elements Occasion Ideal for contemplative sipping, high-impact bourbon flights, or collectors Market Position Highly allocated, sought-after among enthusiasts across batches