Colonel E.H. Taylor Single Barrel is a Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace — 100 proof, single barrel, aged in Warehouse C, the warehouse that Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor Jr. himself built in 1881 and that remains one of the most celebrated aging structures in American whiskey.
Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor Jr. is widely considered the father of the modern bourbon industry. He purchased what is now Buffalo Trace Distillery in 1869, implementing innovations that defined bourbon production for generations: copper fermentation tanks, column stills, a modernized sour mash technique, and climate-controlled aging warehouses. Most significantly, Taylor championed the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897 — the federal standard that guaranteed single-distillery, single-season production and 100-proof bottling — to protect bourbon's integrity against adulterated spirits.
The E.H. Taylor Single Barrel honors that legacy directly. Each release is drawn from a single barrel hand-selected from Warehouse C, bottled at exactly 100 proof under the Bottled-in-Bond standard Taylor fought to establish. The classic label design replicates Taylor's original bottle aesthetic from over a century ago.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Lightly toasted oak, dried figs, and butterscotch with warm caramel. Palate: Sweetness balanced with tobacco, dark spices, and well-integrated oak at 100 proof. Finish: Long and satisfying — spice and oak tapering into a clean, dry close. Wine Enthusiast rating: 94.
Specs
Distillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky. Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Designation: Bottled in Bond. Bottling: Single barrel, Warehouse C. Proof: 100 (50% ABV). Size: 750ml.
Browse the full Bottled in Bond collection at Wooden Cork, including E.H. Taylor Small Batch, Barrel Proof, and Straight Rye.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colonel E.H. Taylor Single Barrel?
A Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace — 100 proof, single barrel, aged in Warehouse C which Colonel Taylor built in 1881. Part of the E.H. Taylor Jr. lineup honoring the bourbon industry pioneer who championed the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897.
What does Bottled in Bond mean for E.H. Taylor?
Bottled in Bond requires single-distillery, single-season production, minimum four years aging in a federally bonded warehouse, and bottling at exactly 100 proof. Colonel Taylor fought for this standard in 1897 to protect bourbon from adulteration. The E.H. Taylor lineup uses this designation as a direct tribute to his legacy.
What is Warehouse C?
One of the most celebrated aging warehouses at Buffalo Trace Distillery — built by Colonel E.H. Taylor himself in 1881. The warehouse's age, construction, and position on the distillery grounds create specific aging conditions that Buffalo Trace has found consistently produce exceptional barrels. Many of the barrels selected for E.H. Taylor Single Barrel are aged here.
How does E.H. Taylor Single Barrel compare to Small Batch?
Both are Bottled-in-Bond at 100 proof from Buffalo Trace. Small Batch blends select barrels for a consistent house profile — caramel corn sweetness, butterscotch, and light spice. Single Barrel draws from one specific barrel for a more individualized expression — toasted oak, dried figs, and dark spice with greater barrel-specific variation between releases.
