Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch is a Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon from Buffalo Trace, aged in century-old warehouses Taylor himself built and bottled at 100 proof — a true sipping bourbon with notes of oak, dried fruit, salted caramel, butterscotch, and orange.

Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. is widely called the father of the modern bourbon industry. After purchasing the O.F.C. Distillery in Leestown in 1869, he introduced innovations — copper fermentation tanks, column stills, and a steam heating system still used in barrel warehouses today — and championed the Bottled-in-Bond Act that guaranteed bourbon’s purity. This Small Batch expression honors that legacy, drawn from barrels selected for a distinctive, balanced character and presented behind a vintage label and canister reminiscent of Taylor’s era.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Oak and dried fruit
• Palate: Caramel-corn sweetness with butterscotch, salted caramel, and licorice
• Finish: Soft mouthfeel turning to subtle pepper and tobacco spice

Specs

• Distillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Bottled-in-Bond, Small Batch
• Proof: 100 (50% ABV)
• Maturation: Century-old brick warehouses built by E.H. Taylor
• Size: 750ml

Explore the full E.H. Taylor collection at Wooden Cork.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Bottled-in-Bond mean for E.H. Taylor Small Batch?

Bottled-in-Bond means the bourbon is the product of one distillery and one distillation season, aged at least four years in a federally bonded warehouse, and bottled at exactly 100 proof — a standard E.H. Taylor himself helped establish.

Why is E.H. Taylor called the father of modern bourbon?

Taylor pioneered distilling innovations still used today and championed the 1897 Bottled-in-Bond Act guaranteeing bourbon purity. The Small Batch has also earned top marks from respected spirits reviewers. Order online with fast shipping.