Colonel E.H Taylor Barrel Proof Uncut Whiskey

This is Kentucky bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, bottled exactly as it leaves the barrel: uncut, undiluted, and non-chill filtered at full barrel proof. It rests in historic warehouses originally built by Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor Jr., the pioneer behind many of modern bourbon's standards. The corn-dominant mash bill shows up first as caramelized sugar and toffee before toasted oak, dark fruit, and warm baking spice take over. The palate is rich and intense, with cinnamon, vanilla bean, leather, and molasses, followed by a long, warming finish of deep oak, cocoa, and lingering spice. This is not a gentle first bourbon. It suits drinkers who already know what they like and want to taste the barrel without anything smoothed away. Collectors prize it, but we carry it because it rewards being opened and poured. Taste it neat first, then add a few drops of water and let softer fruit and caramel notes surface. Bold yet balanced, it makes a memorable centerpiece for a special tasting.