E.H. Taylor Small Batch Bourbon 75cl

E.H. Taylor Small Batch Bourbon

Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky produces this bottled in bond bourbon, named for Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. Taylor was a key figure in 19th century American whiskey and helped push through the Bottled-in-Bond Act.

The whiskey uses Mash Bill #1, a low rye recipe, and matures in the century-old warehouses Taylor built. Thick stone walls hold steady temperatures there, allowing slow and even ageing across the seasons. Barrels are hand-selected, batched in small numbers and bottled at 100 proof.

• Warm caramel corn on the nose, with butterscotch, vanilla and a hint of dried orange peel.
• The palate brings butterscotch, liquorice and gentle baking spice.
• Soft in the mouth, the finish turns to black pepper, tobacco leaf and lingering oak.

Best served neat or over one large ice cube, with a splash of water to open it up. Pair with smoked brisket, mature cheddar or a slice of dark chocolate and pecan tart.