Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch Bourbon

E.H. Taylor Small Batch honours the founding father of modern bourbon with a Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky straight whiskey crafted at Buffalo Trace. Hand-selected barrels rest in century-old warehouses, yielding a robust 50% ABV expression that balances heritage with polish. Presented with timeless style, it’s a distinguished pour for collectors, celebrations and thoughtful gifting.

Tasting Notes & Experience

Opening aromas mingle warm caramel corn with vanilla bean and a wisp of butterscotch. On the palate, silky sweetness rolls into layers of orange zest, liquorice and toasted oak, building gentle pepper and tobacco warmth. The finish lingers dry and confident, oak spice ebbing into honeyed grain—refined, satisfying, and made for slow contemplation.

Key Details

• Producer: Buffalo Trace Distillery
• Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon (Bottled-in-Bond)
• Region: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA
• ABV: 50% (100 proof)
• Volume: 750ml
• Maturation: New American oak; aged in historic, century-old brick warehouses
• Serve: Neat, with a splash of water, or over a single large cube

Craftsmanship & Story

Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. helped set the gold standard for American whiskey, championing quality and bonded integrity in the 19th century. His legacy continues at Buffalo Trace, where small batches are made by hand, matured in the very warehouses he built. Select barrels from a single season are married for balance and structure, then bottled at 100 proof to showcase depth and character.

Special Features

Bottled-in-Bond authenticity, exacting small-batch selection and maturation in historic warehouses combine to deliver clarity of flavour: caramelised corn sweetness, polished oak, and poised spice. The 50% ABV bottling preserves texture and intensity while remaining impeccably composed—equally fit for a celebratory pour or a refined home bar staple.

Food Pairing

Classic Southern pairings shine: smoked brisket, glazed pork belly or barbecued ribs echo the whiskey’s charred oak and caramel. Aged cheddar, gouda and country ham elevate its sweet-savory balance. For dessert, pecan pie, crème brûlée or dark chocolate truffles mirror vanilla, toffee and cocoa notes—an indulgent finish to a special meal.

Recognition & Accolades

• Double Gold – San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2023)
• Double Platinum – ASCOT Awards (2023)
• Double Gold – Denver International Spirits Competition (2023)
• Gold – American Whiskey Masters (2024; 2023; 2021)
• Gold – Whiskies of the World (2023; Best in Class, NAS 2022)
• Gold – International Spirits Challenge (2021; 2022)
• Master – The American Whiskey Masters, Ultra Premium Bourbon (2020; 2019)

Award-winning and widely praised, E.H. Taylor Small Batch is revered for its balance, authenticity and collectible stature.

Perfect for Gifting or Sipping

A timeless Kentucky classic in a handsome presentation—ideal for milestone birthdays, client thank-yous and curated home bars. A polished, conversation-starting bourbon that feels special every time the cork is drawn.

Fast, Secure NZ-Wide Delivery

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