Colonel EH Taylor Jr Straight Rye Whiskey
Colonel EH Taylor Jr Straight Rye Whiskey is a bottled-in-bond Kentucky straight rye at 50% ABV (100 proof), made from a rye-and-malted-barley-only mash bill — no corn, an unusual move for a Kentucky rye — and distilled at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. It carries no age statement, but the bottled-in-bond designation means at least four years in new charred American oak from a single distillery and a single distilling season. A 750mL bottle. Order rye whiskey online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 50% (100 proof, bottled-in-bond)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: No age statement (bonded = minimum 4 years)
- Origin: Frankfort, Kentucky — Buffalo Trace Distillery (Sazerac)
- Production: Rye + malted barley mash bill only; small batch; new charred American oak
Bonded Rye the Taylor Way
The bottle honors Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr., the 19th-century distiller who championed the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897 — so it is fitting that his namesake rye is bottled-in-bond itself. Leaving corn out of the mash bill gives this whiskey a drier, more pepper-driven profile than the typical Kentucky rye, and the bond guarantees what the law has always guaranteed: the honest age, proof, and origin in the bottle. Explore more Colonel E.H. Taylor whiskies or compare it against Buffalo Trace bourbons from the same Frankfort distillery.
Tasting Notes
Brand launch notes: dried fruit, black pepper and fresh dill on the aroma; dark spices and caramel on the palate; a dry oakiness on the finish that lingers just long enough.
How to Enjoy
At 100 proof it takes water well — neat first, then a splash to open the dill and dried-fruit notes. A serious rye Old Fashioned or Sazerac showcases the no-corn spice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr Straight Rye? It carries no age statement. Bottled-in-bond means it is at least 4 years old, from one distillery and one distilling season — any specific age you see online is an estimate, not a label claim.
What makes the mash bill different? It uses only rye and malted barley — no corn — which is unusual for Kentucky rye and gives it a drier, spicier character.
What proof is Colonel E.H. Taylor Rye? 100 proof (50% ABV), fixed by the bottled-in-bond designation.
Bottled-in-bond rye with no-corn conviction — buy Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr Rye online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
