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E.H. Taylor Small Batch is a Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon that represents the gold standard of traditional American whiskey. Produced under the strict 1897 Bottled-in-Bond Act and aged in century-old warehouses, this bourbon delivers structure, balance, and unmistakable heritage. Crafted at Buffalo Trace Distillery, it’s a benchmark bourbon for drinkers who value authenticity, consistency, and classic flavour over modern gimmicks.
What sets the whiskey apart
- Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897 compliant — single distillation season, single distillery, aged in federally supervised warehouses, bottled at 100 proof
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Aged in historic century-old brick warehouses
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Overseen by one of America’s most respected distilleries
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A benchmark expression of classic Kentucky bourbon style
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Increasingly difficult to source outside the U.S., especially in Australia
Tasting Notes
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Aroma: Caramel, vanilla bean, light oak, sweet corn, baking spice
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Palate: Rich toffee, butterscotch, toasted oak, soft rye spice
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Finish: Long, dry and warming with lingering spice and oak
Who This Bottle Is For
E.H. Taylor Small Batch is ideal for bourbon traditionalists, collectors of Bottled-in-Bond whiskies, and drinkers who appreciate balance and structure at a classic 100 proof. It’s also a perfect reference bottle for anyone wanting to understand what true Kentucky bourbon tastes like when done properly.
How to Enjoy
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Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water
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Excellent in a premium Old Fashioned
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A cornerstone pour for any serious bourbon shelf
Provenance & Credibility
Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. is widely regarded as the father of modern bourbon, instrumental in establishing quality standards still followed today. His legacy lives on at Buffalo Trace Distillery, where E.H. Taylor Small Batch continues to be made using traditional methods, historic warehouses, and uncompromising standards.
Why We Rate It at Bourbon Brothers
This is bourbon without shortcuts. E.H. Taylor Small Batch delivers heritage, discipline, and drinkability in equal measure. It’s a bottle that educates the palate, rewards patience, and earns its reputation as one of the most respected small batch bourbons in the world.