Bourbon Review · E.H. Taylor

E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof

Bottled in Bond Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon — Limited

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Distillery Buffalo TraceOrigin Frankfort, KYType Bottled-in-Bond Barrel Proof Straight BourbonABV ~60–67% (varies by batch)Price ~$70 retail / $300+ secondary

The Story

E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof is technically still bottled-in-bond — it checks every box the law requires — except instead of the usual flat 100 proof, they let it go full barrel strength, so you end up with a "regulated" bourbon that comes in over 120 proof. It drops in limited batches throughout the year and has turned into one of the more chased Taylor releases, mixing the high-rye Taylor style with the kind of intensity you only get at full proof.

Nose, Palate & Finish

Nose

Strong stuff — the proof makes sure you notice. Caramel, dark cherry, oak, and a good amount of spice, all turned up loud.

Palate

Dense and spicy. The high-rye mashbill at full proof means pepper and dried fruit up front, caramel and oak underneath, and real heat carrying it all.

Finish

Very long and warm. The spice and oak stick around and keep developing well after the sip is done. One of the better finishes in the whole Taylor lineup.

The Verdict

This is the most exciting bottle in the Taylor range and one of the better barrel-proof releases Buffalo Trace makes outside the fall lottery. It doesn't get the hype Stagg does, but it drinks in the same neighborhood. Worth the hunt.