Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Straight Rye Whiskey

Description

Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Straight Rye Whiskey is a bottled-in-bond expression produced at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. This Kentucky straight rye whiskey meets the standards established by the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, requiring production at a single distillery during a single distilling season, aging for a minimum of four years, and bottling at 100 proof.

This rye whiskey features a distinctive mash bill that sets it apart from traditional rye whiskeys. Rather than using the conventional combination of rye, corn, and malted barley, Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Straight Rye contains only rye and malted barley.

The mash bill incorporates a large percentage of malted barley, creating a unique flavor profile within the rye whiskey category. The whiskey is aged in warehouses constructed by Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr., who played a significant role in establishing quality standards for American whiskey production.

Following the bottled-in-bond requirements, the spirit is aged for a minimum of four years before bottling at 50% ABV or 100 proof in 750 mL bottles.

On the nose, Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Straight Rye presents dried fruit, black pepper, fresh dill, caramel, and cherry alongside baking spices including ginger, clove, and cinnamon.

The palate offers both sweet and savory characteristics with dark spices, caramel overtones, mint, and pepper balanced by orchard fruits such as peaches and nectarines. Oak notes contribute structure throughout the tasting experience. The finish displays oaky dryness with lingering toasted marshmallow.

This straight rye whiskey has received recognition from spirits competitions, including Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Gold at the International Spirits Challenge, and Silver at the World Whiskies Awards.

The expression also earned five stars and highest recommendation from F. Paul Pacult’s Spirit Journal. Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Straight Rye Whiskey is presented in vintage-style packaging consistent with the E.H. Taylor lineup, including the recognizable canister tube.

This bottled-in-bond Kentucky straight rye is typically enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in classic whiskey cocktails.