Colonel EH Taylor Jr Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey
Colonel EH Taylor Jr Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey is an uncut, unfiltered Kentucky straight rye whiskey bottled at 126 proof (63% ABV) in a 750mL bottle. Announced by Buffalo Trace Distillery in June 2024, it is the 13th release in the Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Collection and only the second rye in the line, presented in the collection's signature yellow canister with vintage-style labeling. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 126 proof (63% ABV) — uncut and unfiltered
- Size: 750mL
- Release: June 2024 — 13th release in the Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Collection
- Style: Kentucky straight rye whiskey, new charred American oak
- Origin: Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky
Straight from the Barrel: Taylor's Rye, Uncut
Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. — the "Father of the Modern Bourbon Industry" who bought the O.F.C. Distillery in 1869 and championed the Bottled-in-Bond Act — lends his name to one of Buffalo Trace's most collectible lines. The Barrel Proof Rye takes the beloved Colonel E.H. Taylor Straight Rye recipe and bottles it exactly as it left the barrel: uncut, unfiltered, and full-throated at 126 proof, in the tall vintage-inspired bottle and yellow tube the collection is known for. Shop the Buffalo Trace collection, browse rye whiskey, and explore whiskey at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
The nose carries cracked white pepper and nutty undertones with fresh floral notes and candied apricot. The palate balances sweet dried stone fruit against pepper and oaky dryness, and the finish is full and sweet as honey.
How to Enjoy
At 126 proof this is a whiskey to approach neat first, then open with water to taste — the proof drops gracefully and the stone-fruit sweetness steps forward. A few drops transform the pour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What proof is E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Rye?
126 proof (63% ABV) — uncut and unfiltered, bottled straight from the barrel.
When was E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Rye released?
June 2024, as the 13th release in the Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Collection and its second rye whiskey.
Is E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Rye limited?
Yes — it is a limited-edition annual-style release in the collection's signature yellow canister.
Order Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. Barrel Proof Rye online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA — 126 proof of uncut Buffalo Trace rye.