The Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Full Lineup Collection brings together the complete range of expressions from Buffalo Trace's most historically significant bourbon series — honoring Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor Jr., the bourbon industry pioneer who purchased what is now Buffalo Trace Distillery in 1869 and championed the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897.
Every expression in the E.H. Taylor Jr. lineup is Bottled in Bond at 100 proof — the federal standard Taylor fought to establish to protect bourbon's integrity. The lineup spans from accessible small batch releases to rare special editions that appear once annually or in extremely limited quantities. This collection is the definitive way to explore the full range of what the EHT program produces.
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
The entry and most widely available expression — blended from select barrels for a consistent profile of caramel corn sweetness, butterscotch, licorice, and subtle tobacco spice. Soft mouthfeel, 100 proof, Bottled in Bond.
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Drawn from a single hand-selected barrel from Warehouse C, the aging warehouse Taylor built in 1881. Lightly toasted oak, dried figs, butterscotch, and dark spice — with barrel-to-barrel variation making each release unique. Wine Enthusiast 94.
E.H. Taylor Jr. Barrel Proof
Bottled directly from the barrel without proofing or filtration — typically over 125 proof. Bold, uncompromising, and intensely concentrated: rich caramel, floral notes, powerful rye character, and a long finish. One of the most sought-after annual EHT releases.
E.H. Taylor Jr. Straight Rye
100 proof straight rye whiskey, Bottled in Bond. Dried fruit, black pepper, and fresh dill on the nose; sweet-savory balance on the palate with dark spices and subtle caramel; oaky dry finish. One of the few rye expressions in the EHT lineup.
E.H. Taylor Jr. Four Grain
A rare expression using all four grains — corn, rye, wheat, and malted barley. Sweet and spicy with caramel, vanilla, clove, and pepper. Twelve years aged, making it one of the most complex and mature expressions in the lineup.
Special Releases
The EHT program produces a rotating series of limited expressions including Old Fashioned Sour Mash, Warehouse C Tornado Surviving, Cured Oak, Seasoned Wood, Amaranth, and 18 Year Marriage — each released in extremely limited quantities and highly sought after by collectors. Availability varies by release cycle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the E.H. Taylor Jr. lineup?
A series of Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky straight bourbons and ryes from Buffalo Trace, named after Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor Jr. — the bourbon industry pioneer who purchased the Buffalo Trace Distillery site in 1869 and championed the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897. Every expression is 100 proof and produced under the Bottled-in-Bond standard Taylor fought to establish.
What is the rarest E.H. Taylor expression?
The special release expressions — Warehouse C Tornado Surviving, Cured Oak, Seasoned Wood, Amaranth, and 18 Year Marriage — are released in extremely limited quantities with no regular production schedule. The Barrel Proof annual release is also highly allocated and sells out at primary retail immediately. The Four Grain and Straight Rye are more accessible but still limited relative to demand.
How does E.H. Taylor compare to other Buffalo Trace releases?
The EHT lineup sits above Buffalo Trace Bourbon and Benchmark in the Buffalo Trace portfolio in terms of price and prestige, but below the BTAC (George T. Stagg, William Larue Weller, Eagle Rare 17 Year) in rarity and allocation intensity. The Small Batch and Single Barrel receive the broadest distribution; the special releases are comparable in scarcity to BTAC expressions.
