Colonel E.H. Taylor Straight Rye (Bottled in Bond), 750ml
Brand: Buffalo Trace Distillery | Category: Bottled-in-Bond Straight Rye Whiskey | ABV: 50% (100 Proof) | Origin: Kentucky, USA | Vol: 750ml
Mash Bill: Rye-heavy (no corn) | Designation: Bottled-in-Bond, Small Batch

Intro/Heritage:
Named after the father of modern bourbon, Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor Jr., this straight rye carries on a legacy of craftsmanship and regulatory reform. Bottled-in-Bond and aged in century-old warehouses, it’s a bold yet balanced American rye, unfiltered, unhurried, and unmistakably E.H. Taylor. This isn’t just rye; it’s history, bottled at 100 proof.

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Refined and spice-driven. Fresh mint, dill, dried cherry, cinnamon stick, and warm oak dance with pipe tobacco and floral rye grain.
Palate: Bold yet composed. Cracked black pepper, toffee, orange peel, and baking spice unfold over a firm, dry structure with clean oak and herbal grip.
Finish: Long and assertive. Notes of spearmint, nutmeg, dark caramel, and lingering rye spice fade with stately confidence.

Production Details:
Crafted with a unique rye mash bill that omits corn entirely, aged for over 4 years (typically closer to 6), and bottled at 100 proof under strict Bottled-in-Bond Act standards. Non-chill filtered and produced at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky.

Perfect For:
Collectors of heritage rye, bourbon drinkers expanding into spice-forward territory, or fans of American whiskey looking for structure, tradition, and age-backed integrity.

Expert Notes:
This rye doesn’t shout, it speaks with precision. The lack of corn in the mash bill enhances its dryness and depth, while the BIB designation ensures a consistency and purity few ryes can match.

Customer Reviews:
🗨️ “Beautifully balanced — the kind of rye you introduce to friends with confidence.”
🗨️ “Peppery, minty, and oh-so-satisfying. A rye with pedigree.”
🗨️ “The Bottled-in-Bond label means something here. Classic, clean, and commanding.”

Interesting Fact:
Colonel E.H. Taylor was instrumental in passing the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, the first consumer protection law in the U.S., which guaranteed quality, age, and proof standards in whiskey. This rye is a tribute to that vision.

Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy neat to explore its spice, or with a splash of water to open up the herbal and citrus complexity. A natural fit for classic cocktails like the Manhattan or Old Pal, but sophisticated enough to sip solo.

Distillery Background:
Buffalo Trace Distillery is one of America’s most acclaimed whiskey producers, with a portfolio that includes some of the most sought-after bourbons and ryes in the world. The E.H. Taylor line pays tribute to a true pioneer and this rye honors his legacy with bold grain character, timeless structure, and Kentucky class.