Colonel EH Taylor Jr Bottled in Bond Bourbon Whiskey 2025

The 2025 Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. Bottled in Bond continues the legacy of Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor Jr., one of bourbon’s founding fathers and a key advocate for the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897. Produced at Buffalo Trace Distillery, this bourbon is crafted in accordance with the Act’s requirements:

• Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Age: 7+ years (NAS, but bonded regulations require minimum 4 years)
• ABV/Proof: 50% ABV / 100 proof
• Mashbill: Buffalo Trace Mashbill No. 1 (high corn, low rye)
• Certification: Bottled-in-Bond (single distillery, single season, aged minimum 4 years, bottled at 100 proof)

Tasting Notes (2025 Release)

• Nose: Caramel, butterscotch, toasted oak, dried fruit, and light spice
• Palate: Sweet vanilla, honey, baking spice, tobacco, and hints of citrus peel
• Finish: Long, warming, with oak tannins, caramel, and lingering rye spice

Why It’s Special

• Historic Legacy: Honors Colonel Taylor, who championed bourbon quality standards in the 19th century.
• Bonded Guarantee: Ensures authenticity, purity, and consistency under Bottled-in-Bond regulations.
• Buffalo Trace Prestige: Produced by one of America’s most respected distilleries.