{"title":"COLONEL E.H. TAYLOR, JR","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mw-master-container{\n --mw-accent: [PLACEHOLDER_ACCENT]; \/* metallic foil (likely the gold foil) *\/\n --mw-glow: [PLACEHOLDER_GLOW]; \/* power color *\/\n --mw-bg: [PLACEHOLDER_BG]; \/* deep lowlight *\/\n --mw-text:#e0e0e0; --mw-muted:#b8b8b8; --mw-hair:#222;\n font-family: inherit; background:var(--mw-bg); color:var(--mw-text);\n line-height:1.7; padding:24px; margin-bottom:60px;\n}\n.mw-master-container .mw-h3{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase;\n font-size:0.9rem; letter-spacing:2px; margin-top:40px; display:block;\n border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow); padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:20px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-decoration:none; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent:hover{ color:#fff; text-decoration:underline; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-info-box{ background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mw-bg) 0%, var(--mw-glow) 100%);\n padding:25px; margin:25px 0; border-radius:0 4px 4px 0; border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n border-left:4px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container .mw-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:30px; margin:30px 0; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding:25px;\n border:1px solid var(--mw-glow); border-radius:4px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:15px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td{ padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n color:#ccc; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td:first-child{ font-weight:bold; width:50%; color:var(--mw-accent);\n text-transform:uppercase; font-size:0.75rem; letter-spacing:1px; }\n.mw-master-container details{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n border-radius:4px; margin-bottom:15px; }\n.mw-master-container summary{ padding:18px; color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; cursor:pointer;\n outline:none; list-style:none; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;\n text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.85rem; }\n.mw-master-container summary::after{ content:'+'; font-size:1.2rem; }\n.mw-master-container details[open]{ border:1px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open] summary::after{ content:'-'; }\n.mw-master-container .details-content{ padding:0 20px 20px 20px; font-size:0.95rem; }\n@media (max-width:768px){ .mw-master-container .mw-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eE.H. Taylor, Jr. is Buffalo Trace's tribute to Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. — the father of the modern bourbon industry, who built the distillery now called Buffalo Trace and championed the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897. Most expressions are Bottled-in-Bond at 100 proof, in a bottle based on the Colonel's own century-old design, from the core Small Batch, Single Barrel and Straight Rye to Barrel Proof releases and a celebrated run of special bottlings. This page gathers the expressions in the vault, each linked to its own page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe House\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eProduced at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky — the distillery Colonel Taylor rebuilt as the O.F.C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eNamed for Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. (1832–1923), widely called the father of the modern bourbon industry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMost expressions are Bottled-in-Bond: 100 proof, the product of one distillery and one distilling season, aged at least four years under federal supervision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBottled in a vintage design based on the Colonel's own bottle from over a century ago.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCore line (Bottled-in-Bond, 100 proof): Small Batch, Single Barrel and Straight Rye.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBarrel Proof bourbon and rye are bottled uncut and unfiltered at cask strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSpecial and annual releases include Four Grain, Seasoned Wood, Cured Oak, Amaranth, 18-Year Marriage and the Warehouse C bottlings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAged in 19th-century warehouses Colonel Taylor built; per-release proof and age are confirmed on each product page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eThe Father of Bottled-in-Bond\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\" class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eColonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. — a grand-nephew of President Zachary Taylor — bought the O.F.C. (Old Fire Copper) Distillery after the Civil War and rebuilt it into one of the most advanced distilleries of its day, introducing copper fermenters, column stills and climate-controlled aging. His push for quality and authenticity helped pass the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, a federal guarantee of how a whiskey was made. Buffalo Trace's E.H. Taylor line carries his name and, on most labels, the Bottled-in-Bond seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eA Bottled-in-Bond Range\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eThe core E.H. Taylor whiskies are Bottled-in-Bond at 100 proof — Small Batch and Single Barrel bourbons and a no-corn Straight Rye — with Barrel Proof bourbon and rye for those who want it uncut. Beyond the core, E.H. Taylor is among the most collected American whiskeys for its annual and experimental releases: Four Grain, Seasoned Wood, Cured Oak, Amaranth and the 18-Year Marriage among them, each released in small allocations. Proof and age vary by release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eThe Expressions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9rem; margin-bottom:6px; margin-top:0;\"\u003eThe lineup, grouped by type. We link each bottle as it's confirmed in the vault:\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.8rem; padding-top:22px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow);\"\u003eCore — Bottled-in-Bond (100 proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eSmall Batch\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eBourbon · Bottled-in-Bond · 100 proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eSingle Barrel\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eBourbon · Bottled-in-Bond · 100 proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eStraight Rye\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eRye · Bottled-in-Bond · 100 proof · no corn\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.8rem; padding-top:22px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow);\"\u003eBarrel Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eBarrel Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eBourbon · uncut \u0026amp; unfiltered · 125+ proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eBarrel Proof Rye\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eRye · uncut · cask strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.8rem; padding-top:22px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow);\"\u003eSpecial Releases \u0026amp; Antique Collection\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eFour Grain\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eBottled-in-Bond · corn, rye, wheat, malt\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eSeasoned Wood · Cured Oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eexperimental-oak releases\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eAmaranth (\"Grain of the Gods\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eamaranth grain\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e18-Year Marriage\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e18-year bourbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eWarehouse C · Tornado Surviving\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003ewarehouse releases\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/colonel-eh-taylor-bottled-in-bond-2025-btac-bourbon\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eThe 2025 Bottled-in-Bond release\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eAntique Collection · 100 proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:18px; font-size:0.9rem; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eWe link each E.H. Taylor bottle as it's confirmed in the vault. Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/buffalo-trace\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe Buffalo Trace distillery collection\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/btac-the-buffalo-trace-antique-collection\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe full Antique Collection\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rare-allocated\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe rare and allocated vault\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eE.H. Taylor is a collector's mainstay: the Bottled-in-Bond core is hard to find at retail and trades briskly, while its limited releases — Four Grain, Amaranth, the 18-Year Marriage, Warehouse C and the rest — are among the most chased annual bourbons. Because Barrel Proof and the special bottlings vary release to release, the specific batch, proof and condition all matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eE.H. Taylor whiskies are distilled at Buffalo Trace and aged in 19th-century brick warehouses Colonel Taylor built. Most are Bottled-in-Bond: the product of one distillery and one distilling season, aged at least four years and bottled at 100 proof under federal supervision — the standard the Colonel helped create in 1897. Barrel Proof expressions are bottled uncut and unfiltered at cask strength (often 125+ proof), and special releases such as Four Grain and Amaranth use distinct mash bills. Exact proof, age and mash bill vary by release and are confirmed on each bottle's page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eEvery E.H. Taylor bottle sold through Midnight Whiskey is sourced as an authorized, authentic retailer, vault-stored and insured, shipped with protective handling and age-verified 21-and-over signature on delivery, and authenticated by our concierge before it ships. For the details, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ehow we confirm each bottle is genuine\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003evault storage and concierge service\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe sourcing standards we follow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho was Colonel E.H. Taylor, and what is the brand?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. (1832–1923) is often called the father of the modern bourbon industry. After the Civil War he bought the O.F.C. Distillery — today's Buffalo Trace — where he pioneered copper fermenters, column stills and climate-controlled warehouses, and he championed the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897. The E.H. Taylor, Jr. line is Buffalo Trace's tribute to him, made mostly as Bottled-in-Bond whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the E.H. Taylor expressions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe core line is Bottled-in-Bond at 100 proof: Small Batch, Single Barrel and Straight Rye. Above them sit Barrel Proof bourbon and rye, bottled uncut at cask strength. The brand is also known for special annual releases — among them Four Grain, Seasoned Wood, Cured Oak, Amaranth, 18-Year Marriage and the Warehouse C bottlings — and an E.H. Taylor Bottled-in-Bond joined the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection in 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"CollectionPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/e-h-taylor#collectionpage\",\n \"name\": \"Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr.\",\n \"description\": \"Colonel E.H. 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Taylor, Jr. 18 Year Marriage Kentucky Straight Bourbon — Bottled-in-Bond","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n \/* Updated to Taylor Ochre: #d9a441 *\/\n .mw-h3 { color: #d9a441; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #3d2b1f; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n .mw-accent { color: #d9a441; font-weight: bold; }\n \n \/* Feature Box with Chocolate Brown to Black Gradient *\/\n .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1a120b 0%, #000 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #3d2b1f; border-left: 4px solid #d9a441; }\n \n \/* Scannable Grid Layout *\/\n .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #3d2b1f; border-radius: 4px; }\n \n \/* Technical Table Styling - Keys in Muted Cocoa *\/\n .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #8c7356; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n \n @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n \u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 LEGACY --\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eColonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. 18 Year Marriage\u003c\/span\u003e is a landmark one-time release from Buffalo Trace Distillery. Issued in 2020, this expression honors the legacy of the \"Father of the Modern Bourbon Industry\" through an unprecedented vatting of three distinct mash bills. It represents the oldest age-stated release in the standard Taylor lineup and a masterclass in long-term maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE TRIPLE MARRIAGE) --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Triple Marriage Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThis limited edition is a \"marriage\" of Buffalo Trace’s most coveted recipes, all distilled in the 2002 season and matured for 18 years in climate-controlled warehouses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Blend:\u003c\/strong\u003e A precise union of Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye), Mash Bill #2 (High-Rye), and the legendary wheated Mash Bill W-1.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottled-in-Bond:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adheres to the strict 1897 Act championed by Taylor himself—product of one distillery, one season, and exactly 100 proof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 18 years, this release exceeds the BIB minimum maturation requirements by more than four times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla butter cake, rich caramel, and deeply aged oak. Secondary notes of tea, cinnamon, and dried fruit unfold with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-to-full bodied. Front-palate caramel and vanilla lead into wheated sweetness and a structural spice backbone provided by the rye components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and satisfying. Toasted oak and cinnamon conclude with a signature closing spearmint note characteristic of elite, well-aged Buffalo Trace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003ePortfolio Tier\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eThe 18 Year Marriage sits at the absolute apex of the E.H. Taylor portfolio. It is grouped with \"unicorn\" releases like Tornado Surviving and Cured Oak, representing the pinnacle of the Sazerac collector's market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #8c7356; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A layered, structural achievement in the history of the Bottled-in-Bond Act.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon (Bottled-in-Bond)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMB #1, MB #2, and Wheated Mash Bill W-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 Years (Distilled 2002)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 Proof \/ 50% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne-Time Limited Edition (2020)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 18 Year Marriage is one of the most decorated and elusive E.H. Taylor releases of the modern era. Its combination of an 18-year age statement—the oldest in the brand’s history—and the unique triple-mash-bill construction makes it a foundational asset for any blue-chip bourbon collection. Every bottle offered here is verified for original seal integrity and includes the iconic yellow display tube. Provenance is strictly authenticated to ensure the highest standard for the secondary market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eThis historic bourbon is best enjoyed neat in a \u003cstrong\u003eGlencairn glass\u003c\/strong\u003e at room temperature. A few drops of limestone water will broaden the nose, highlighting the vanilla butter cake and baking spices. At this level of age and rarity, it is designed for slow, contemplative sipping rather than cocktail use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"name\": \"Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. 18 Year Marriage Bourbon\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/EHT_18_Year_Marriage.jpg\", \n \"description\": \"Colonel E.H. Taylor 18 Year Marriage: A rare 100-proof marriage of three Buffalo Trace mash bills aged 18 years. Features notes of vanilla cake and spearmint.\",\n \"brand\": {\n \"@type\": \"Brand\",\n \"name\": \"E.H. 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Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey — Uncut and Unfiltered, 126 Proof","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n \/* Updated to Taylor Ochre: #d9a441 *\/\n .mw-h3 { color: #d9a441; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #3d2b1f; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n .mw-accent { color: #d9a441; font-weight: bold; }\n \n \/* Feature Box with Rye Amber to Black Gradient *\/\n .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2b1d10 0%, #000 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #3d2b1f; border-left: 4px solid #d9a441; }\n \n \/* Scannable Grid Layout *\/\n .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #3d2b1f; border-radius: 4px; }\n \n \/* Technical Table Styling - Keys in Muted Cocoa *\/\n .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #8c7356; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n \n @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n \u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 CATEGORY DEBUT --\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eColonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof Rye\u003c\/span\u003e is the high-intensity debut of the first cask-strength rye in the Taylor Collection. Released in June 2024, this expression is built on Buffalo Trace's legendary 100% rye-and-malt mash bill—entirely devoid of corn. Bottled uncut and unfiltered at 126 proof, it delivers the raw, structural power of pure Kentucky rye at its natural strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE 126 PROOF PURE RYE) --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Cask Strength Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eUnlike the Bottled-in-Bond Straight Rye, this barrel-proof iteration amplifies the \"no-corn\" pedigree, offering a structural density typically reserved for the Antique Collection's Thomas H. Handy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInaugural Release:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 13th addition to the E.H. Taylor Collection and the first parallel to the long-standing Bourbon Barrel Proof program.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePure Grain Integrity:\u003c\/strong\u003e The absence of corn allows for a sharp, peppery clarity, refined by the concentrated oils of an uncut and unfiltered bottling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandy-Adjacent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shares the same mash bill DNA as Sazerac 18 and Thomas H. Handy, serving as the high-proof anchor for the Taylor rye vertical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e White pepper and nutty undertones. Fresh floral aromatics and candied apricot develop over a base of soft, warm baking spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and authoritative. Sweet dried stone fruit transitions into a mid-palate of persistent pepper and a structural, oaky dryness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, full, and resonant. A signature closing of sweet honey and lingering rye spice, anchored by a sophisticated closing oak note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eThe Rye Hierarchy\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eTaylor Barrel Proof Rye sits as the high-octane bridge between the 100-proof BIB Rye and the ultra-rare Sazerac 18. It is designed for the purist seeking the \"Handy\" profile with Taylor's signature Warehouse C influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #8c7356; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural titan that reimagines the intensity of the pure rye grain.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Rye (Uncut \u0026amp; Unfiltered)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNAS (Estimated 6–9 Years)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e126 Proof \/ 63% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Rye \u0026amp; Malted Barley (No Corn)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInaugural Launch (June 2024)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2024 Barrel Proof Rye is a high-conviction target for vertical collectors, representing the \"Release #1\" status of a new annual pillar. Its collecting trajectory is expected to mirror the Bourbon Barrel Proof series, where early batches carry significant long-term premiums. The use of the \"no-corn\" Sazerac recipe at cask strength makes it a mandatory asset for those completing a Buffalo Trace rye vertical. Every bottle offered here includes the original presentation tube and is verified for pristine label integrity and authenticated seal condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo fully appreciate the 126-proof concentration, enjoy this rye \u003cstrong\u003eneat in a Glencairn glass\u003c\/strong\u003e. A few drops of limestone water will broaden the aromatics, specifically highlighting the candied apricot and floral top notes. For the high-end bartender, its no-corn structure makes it the premier choice for a \u003cstrong\u003eVieux Carré or Manhattan\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the proof cuts cleanly through vermouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"name\": \"Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/EHT_Barrel_Proof_Rye_2024.jpg\", \n \"description\": \"E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Rye: The 126-proof uncut\/unfiltered debut from 2024. 100% rye mash bill with no corn. Notes of candied apricot, white pepper \u0026 honey. Rare.\",\n \"brand\": {\n \"@type\": \"Brand\",\n \"name\": \"E.H. 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Taylor, Jr. Cured Oak Kentucky Straight Bourbon — 17 Year, 100 Proof","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n \/* Updated to Taylor Ochre: #d9a441 *\/\n .mw-h3 { color: #d9a441; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #3d2b1f; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n .mw-accent { color: #d9a441; font-weight: bold; }\n \n \/* Feature Box with Aged Wood to Black Gradient *\/\n .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1a120b 0%, #000 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #3d2b1f; border-left: 4px solid #d9a441; }\n \n \/* Scannable Grid Layout *\/\n .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #3d2b1f; border-radius: 4px; }\n \n \/* Technical Table Styling - Keys in Muted Cedar *\/\n .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #8c7356; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n \n @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n \u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 TECHNICAL PRELUDE --\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eColonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Cured Oak\u003c\/span\u003e is a landmark 2015 limited edition that explores the chemical boundary of stave maturation. The defining feature of this release is the white oak barrels, which were air-dried outdoors for 13 months—more than twice the industry standard. This extended curing period allowed for the breakdown of harsh tannins and a concentration of flavor compounds before the spirit ever touched the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE 13-MONTH STAVE CURE) --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Warehouse C Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eAged for 17 years in Taylor’s original 1881-built Warehouse C, this Bottled-in-Bond bourbon represents the longest age statement in the brand's history at the time of release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Curing:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 13-month outdoor stave seasoning process developed in partnership with Independent Stave Company.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the few 17-year-old Mash Bill #1 releases to emerge from the Buffalo Trace experimental program.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Production:\u003c\/strong\u003e A one-time 2015 run of approximately 4,000 bottles, packaged in a custom pre-Prohibition style wooden crate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tobacco, dried fruit, and apricot. Evolving notes of lemon oil, honey, and stone fruit develop alongside toasty cedar and leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied and rich. Vanilla, toffee, and fig lead into a mid-palate of baking spice and toasted oak with profound tannic depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, dry, and structural. A sophisticated conclusion of oak tannin and lingering vanilla with a closing soft spice note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eExperimental Pedigree\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eCured Oak is widely regarded as the most successful Taylor experiment, often outperforming the later Seasoned Wood and Four Grain releases in critical comparisons due to its 17-year integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #8c7356; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A masterclass in how wood chemistry dictates spirit elegance.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon (Bottled-in-Bond)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 Proof \/ 50% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarrel Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13-Month Cured White Oak (ISC Partnership)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne-Time Limited Edition (2015)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eCured Oak remains a \"white whale\" for E.H. Taylor enthusiasts. Its value is anchored by the 17-year age statement and the extremely finite production run of roughly 4,000 bottles. On the secondary market, the original wooden shipping crate is an essential component for a complete unit. Every bottle offered here is verified for original seal integrity and includes all signature presentation packaging. This is a foundational asset for any collection focused on Buffalo Trace’s most impactful wood-science experiments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eThis expression is best appreciated neat in a \u003cstrong\u003eGlencairn glass\u003c\/strong\u003e at room temperature. The 17-year oak weight is significant; a few drops of limestone water will broaden the dried apricot and tobacco notes without thinning the structural mouthfeel. Due to its historical rarity, this is a contemplative spirit not intended for cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"name\": \"Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Cured Oak 17-Year Bourbon\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/EHT_Cured_Oak.jpg\", \n \"description\": \"E.H. Taylor Cured Oak: A 17-year 100-proof Bottled-in-Bond bourbon featuring 13-month air-dried staves. Rare 2015 release with notes of tobacco, apricot \u0026 honey.\",\n \"brand\": {\n \"@type\": \"Brand\",\n \"name\": \"E.H. 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Taylor, Jr. Four Grain Kentucky Straight Bourbon — 12 Year, 100 Proof","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n \/* Updated to Taylor Ochre: #d9a441 *\/\n .mw-h3 { color: #d9a441; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #3d2b1f; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n .mw-accent { color: #d9a441; font-weight: bold; }\n \n \/* Feature Box with Chocolate to Tobacco Brown Gradient *\/\n .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1a120b 0%, #000 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #3d2b1f; border-left: 4px solid #d9a441; }\n \n \/* Scannable Grid Layout *\/\n .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #3d2b1f; border-radius: 4px; }\n \n \/* Technical Table Styling - Keys in Muted Cocoa *\/\n .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #8c7356; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n \n @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 GRAIN HERITAGE --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eColonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain\u003c\/span\u003e is a structural anomaly in the Buffalo Trace portfolio. Distilled in 2005 and aged for 12 years, this expression utilizes a unique mash bill of corn, rye, wheat, and malted barley. By marrying the spicy tension of rye with the velvety softness of wheat, it reconstructs the grain varieties Taylor himself would have utilized in late-1800s Kentucky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE FOUR-GRAIN EXPERIMENT) --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Technical Marriage\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eMaster Distiller Harlen Wheatley designed this recipe to test the interaction between Buffalo Trace’s primary flavoring grains, resulting in a Bottled-in-Bond release of immense aromatic breadth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 12-year-old Bottled-in-Bond bourbon that represents the tenth major release in the Taylor lineup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Grain Tension:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uses both rye and wheat as flavoring grains—a rare practice that balances peppery spice against a creamy, buttery core.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2017\/2018 Vintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Released in two strictly limited waves drawn from sister barrels filled in the 2005 distillation season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, vanilla, and clove. Strawberry and floral notes develop with air, alongside caramel corn and a faint, cooling mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied and complex. Sweet vanilla and creamy butter transition into a mid-palate where rye spice and wheat softness work in perfect tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-long and poised. Oak grip and lingering rye spice conclude with a clean, chocolate-weight sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eThe Four-Grain Standard\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eWhile many craft producers have experimented with four-grain recipes, the Taylor expression is considered the category's technical reference point. It is the only Taylor release to utilize this complex grain architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #8c7356; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural masterpiece where rye spice meets wheated elegance.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon (Four Grain)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 Years (Distilled 2005)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 Proof \/ 50% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesignation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottled-in-Bond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2017 (Inaugural) \/ 2018 (Second)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe E.H. Taylor Four Grain occupies a unique position for vertical collectors as the only release to span two consecutive years (2017-2018) rather than a single production run. Despite this, supply remains extremely finite, as both releases were drawn from the same 2005 distillation. Every bottle offered here is verified for original seal integrity and includes the signature mustard-yellow display tube. Given its status as the only four-grain expression in the Buffalo Trace catalog, it remains a mandatory foundational asset for serious bourbon collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eThis complex bourbon is best appreciated neat in a \u003cstrong\u003eGlencairn glass\u003c\/strong\u003e. A few drops of limestone water are recommended to broaden the strawberry and floral aromatic notes. At its 100-proof strength, it holds up beautifully over a single large cube, but its technical complexity is best served neat and at room temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buffalo Trace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44766412308514,"sku":null,"price":1799.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/5566\/1602\/files\/E.H.TaylorFourGrainLimitedRelease_MidnightWhiskeyRareSpirits_3.jpg?v=1779839564"},{"product_id":"colonel-eh-taylor-straight-rye-whiskey","title":"Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Straight Rye Whiskey — Bottled-in-Bond, 100 Proof","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n \/* Updated to Taylor Ochre: #d9a441 *\/\n .mw-h3 { color: #d9a441; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #3d2b1f; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n .mw-accent { color: #d9a441; font-weight: bold; }\n \n \/* Feature Box with Chocolate Brown to Black Gradient *\/\n .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1a120b 0%, #000 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #3d2b1f; border-left: 4px solid #d9a441; }\n \n \/* Scannable Grid Layout *\/\n .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #3d2b1f; border-radius: 4px; }\n \n \/* Technical Table Styling - Keys in Muted Cocoa *\/\n .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #8c7356; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n \n @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n \u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 RYE HERITAGE --\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eColonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Straight Rye\u003c\/span\u003e is the definitive high-rye powerhouse of the Buffalo Trace portfolio. Released in 2012 as the brand's first non-bourbon expression, it utilizes a 100% rye-and-malt mash bill—entirely devoid of corn. This Bottled-in-Bond masterpiece honors Taylor’s uncompromising standards with a profile that leans into the sharp, aromatic tension of pure Kentucky rye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE NO-CORN DISTINCTION) --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Warehouse C Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eAged for approximately 6 to 8 years in Taylor’s original 1881-built warehouse, this release shares its technical DNA with the legendary Thomas H. Handy and Sazerac 18 Year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePure Rye Grist:\u003c\/strong\u003e The absence of corn means zero balancing sweetness, allowing the natural pepper, mint, and citrus of the rye to take center stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottled-in-Bond:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adheres to the strict 1897 standards—product of a single distillery, single season, and exactly 100 proof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarehouse C Maturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The brick-and-limestone environment provides a slow, integrated aging process that tames the rye's inherent heat into a sophisticated spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rye spice, dried mint, and citrus peel. Toffee and vanilla develop with air, alongside secondary notes of black pepper, dill, and faint cedar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied and punchy. Bold rye spice and black pepper transition into a mid-palate of vanilla, toffee, and structural oak tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and resonant. A signature closing of dried mint and persistent rye spice that lingers cleanly without the syrupy weight of corn-based recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eThe Rye Standard\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eWithin the Sazerac hierarchy, the Taylor Rye sits as the 100-proof anchor between the standard Sazerac Rye and the Antique Collection's Thomas H. Handy. It is the definitive choice for the purist seeking a \"no-corn\" Kentucky structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #8c7356; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural titan that reimagines the aromatic clarity of pure rye.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Rye Whiskey (Small Batch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRye \u0026amp; Malted Barley (No Corn)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNAS (Typically 6–8 Years)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 Proof \/ 50% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesignation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottled-in-Bond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAging Warehouse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarehouse C (1881 Heritage)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe E.H. Taylor Straight Rye is a high-priority acquisition for those building a complete Warehouse C vertical. As the only non-bourbon entry in the core Taylor line, it holds a unique chemical position in the portfolio. Collectors value this release for its consistent 100-proof Bottled-in-Bond certification and its shared heritage with the most elite ryes in the Sazerac Antique Collection. Every bottle offered here is verified for pristine label integrity and includes the signature ochre-yellow presentation tube. Allocation has tightened significantly since its 2012 launch, making current bottling years increasingly difficult to secure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo fully appreciate the \"no-corn\" structure, this rye is best enjoyed \u003cstrong\u003eneat in a Glencairn glass\u003c\/strong\u003e at room temperature. Its 100-proof strength makes it the premier choice for a \u003cstrong\u003eSazerac or a Vieux Carré\u003c\/strong\u003e, where its spice cuts cleanly through vermouth and bitters. It also maintains exceptional clarity when served over a single large clear cube, which highlights the dried mint and cedar notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"name\": \"Colonel E.H. 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INTRO \u0026 TERRITORY --\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eColonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Single Barrel\u003c\/span\u003e is a cornerstone of the Buffalo Trace portfolio, representing the absolute pinnacle of their single-barrel selection process. Distilled from the coveted Mash Bill #1 and aged in the legendary Warehouse C, each bottle is a unique snapshot of a single charred American oak barrel, capturing a singular moment in the history of the Sazerac distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE MASH BILL #1 REFERENCE) --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Warehouse C Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eAged for approximately 9 years in Taylor’s original 1881-built warehouse, this Bottled-in-Bond release is widely considered the technical reference for single-barrel Mash Bill #1 bourbons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingular Identity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike the Small Batch, each bottling is drawn from an individual barrel, offering nuanced variations in butterscotch and spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottled-in-Bond:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adheres to the strict 1897 standards—product of a single distillery, single season, and exactly 100 proof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward-Winning Pedigree:\u003c\/strong\u003e Named \u003cstrong\u003e\"American Whiskey of the Year\"\u003c\/strong\u003e (2013 World Whiskies Awards) and a perennial gold medalist at San Francisco.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly toasted oak, dried fig, and butterscotch. Caramel and vanilla develop alongside delicate baking spice, orange peel, and tobacco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied and balanced. Front-palate caramel leads into dried fruit and oak. Barrel-specific character introduces either honeyed sweetness or a drier, tannic structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-long and soft. A sophisticated closing of caramel and oak with a lingering baking spice note that drinks smoothly below proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eThe Single Barrel Standard\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eWhile contemporaries like Blanton's and Elmer T. Lee utilize the high-rye Mash Bill #2, the Taylor Single Barrel remains the definitive choice for those seeking the chocolate-weight and cleaner profile of Mash Bill #1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #8c7356; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural benchmark for single-barrel integrity and Highland-adjacent elegance.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon (Single Barrel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNAS (Typically 9+ Years)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 Proof \/ 50% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesignation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottled-in-Bond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe E.H. Taylor Single Barrel is a high-conviction target for collectors who value the inherent variation of single-cask maturation. Unlike the Small Batch, this release offers an opportunity to experience the divergent paths Mash Bill #1 can take within Warehouse C. As a core member of the Taylor lineup with deep historical ties and \"American Whiskey of the Year\" status, it commands significant secondary interest. Every bottle offered here is verified for original seal integrity and includes the signature ochre-yellow presentation tube. Barrel numbers are tracked for provenance to ensure the highest standard for the luxury market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eThis balanced bourbon is best enjoyed \u003cstrong\u003eneat in a Glencairn glass\u003c\/strong\u003e at room temperature to allow the dried fig and butterscotch notes to fully bloom. It carries enough structural weight to hold up cleanly over a single large clear cube. While its 100-proof strength performs beautifully in a \u003cstrong\u003eManhattan\u003c\/strong\u003e, its allocation and technical clarity make it most rewarding as a contemplative neat pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"name\": \"Colonel E.H. 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INTRO \u0026 PORTFOLIO ANCHOR --\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eColonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch\u003c\/span\u003e is the flagship of the modern Taylor portfolio and the definitive entry point into the world of premium Buffalo Trace spirits. Built on the legendary Mash Bill #1 and aged in the historic, 1881-built Warehouse C, this Bottled-in-Bond expression honors the \"Father of the Modern Bourbon Industry\" with a profile that defines balance and technical maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE BIB STANDARD) --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Bottled-in-Bond Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eAdhering to the strict 1897 Act championed by Taylor himself, every bottle is the product of a single distillery and distillation season, aged for at least four years in a federally bonded warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarehouse C Provenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matured in the brick-and-limestone heart of Buffalo Trace, a warehouse specifically designed by Taylor for climate-controlled aging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill #1 DNA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shares the same low-rye base as George T. Stagg and Eagle Rare, offering a clean, chocolate-weight sweetness without ethanol bite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Presentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Housed in a bottle and canister designed after Taylor's actual late-1800s commercial releases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel corn, butterscotch, and licorice. Vanilla, tobacco, and soft pepper develop alongside a faint, refreshing spearmint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied and velvety. Entry of caramel corn sweetness leads into a mid-palate of butterscotch and licorice with a perfectly integrated 100-proof heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium and balanced. A closing of subtle pepper, tobacco, and soft oak that showcases the technical clarity of the natural sour-mash heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eThe Portfolio Entry\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eWhile it sits as the most accessible Taylor, the Small Batch is widely regarded as the highest-tier standard BIB bourbon in the category. It remains the essential reference for those exploring the Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 vertical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #8c7356; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"The technical successor to Taylor’s 19th-century vision of bourbon integrity.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon (Small Batch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNAS (Typically 6–7 Years)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 Proof \/ 50% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesignation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottled-in-Bond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAging Warehouse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarehouse C (1881 Heritage)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eColonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch is the foundational asset of the modern Buffalo Trace enthusiast’s bar. While it is the most widely available Taylor, it remains highly allocated and serves as the gateway to the distillery's most experimental releases. Because it lacks a specific age statement, collectors value this release for its consistent proof and the Warehouse C flavor profile, which provides a clean baseline for comparing the Single Barrel and Barrel Proof expressions. Every bottle offered here includes the signature ochre-yellow presentation tube and is verified for pristine label integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eThis is the \"working bartender’s\" Taylor, designed to excel however you choose to pour it. 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Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — Batch 13, 127.3 Proof","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mw-master-container{\n --mw-accent: #BF9310; \/* gold-yellow foil — signature master palette *\/\n --mw-glow: #C24A12; \/* amber liquid\/label — signature master palette *\/\n --mw-bg: #140F0C; \/* deep brown-black — signature master palette *\/\n --mw-text:#e0e0e0; --mw-muted:#b8b8b8; --mw-hair:#222;\n font-family: inherit; background:var(--mw-bg); color:var(--mw-text);\n line-height:1.7; padding:24px; margin-bottom:60px;\n}\n.mw-master-container .mw-h3{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase;\n font-size:0.9rem; letter-spacing:2px; margin-top:40px; display:block;\n border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow); padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:20px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-decoration:none; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent:hover{ color:#fff; text-decoration:underline; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-info-box{ background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mw-bg) 0%, var(--mw-glow) 100%);\n padding:25px; margin:25px 0; border-radius:0 4px 4px 0; border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n border-left:4px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container .mw-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:30px; margin:30px 0; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding:25px;\n border:1px solid var(--mw-glow); border-radius:4px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:15px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td{ padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n color:#ccc; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td:first-child{ font-weight:bold; width:38%; color:var(--mw-accent);\n text-transform:uppercase; font-size:0.75rem; letter-spacing:1px; }\n.mw-master-container details{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n border-radius:4px; margin-bottom:15px; }\n.mw-master-container summary{ padding:18px; color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; cursor:pointer;\n outline:none; list-style:none; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;\n text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.85rem; }\n.mw-master-container summary::after{ content:'+'; font-size:1.2rem; }\n.mw-master-container details[open]{ border:1px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open] summary::after{ content:'-'; }\n.mw-master-container .details-content{ padding:0 20px 20px 20px; font-size:0.95rem; }\n@media (max-width:768px){ .mw-master-container .mw-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TL;DR (speakable, GEO) --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eColonel \u003cstrong\u003eE.H. Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel Proof Batch 13 is the 2024 release, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 127.3 proof (63.65% ABV) — the thirteenth in the line. A \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e low-rye bourbon, it is rich and cherry-forward, with candied cherry, raisin, blackberry, and fig over cedar and oak, and reviewers place it between \u003cstrong\u003eStagg Jr.\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge T. Stagg\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because the 2021 and 2025 releases also bottled at 127.3, the laser code (L24) — read off the glass, not the label — fixes it to 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eUncut and unfiltered barrel proof structural density tracking at 127.3 proof (63.65% ABV).\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe official thirteenth master iteration of the highly coveted annual small-batch sequence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eVisibly rich and intensely cherry-forward, delivering massive dark dessert weight across the palate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBrings precise layers of candied cherry, jammy raisin, blackberry, and sticky fig over spicy cedar and seasoned white oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eWhile the 127.3 proof point marks a historic triplet shared with Batch 10 and Batch 16, the physical L24 laser code confirms this as the true 2024 allocation. Crafted from low-rye Mash Bill #1 in \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e (DSP-KY-113).\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opulent candied cherry, sticky dark raisin, cooked blackberry, and fig newtons open the glass, framed by clove, ground allspice, cedar chest, and heavy seasoned oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e High viscosity and remarkably dense; thick waves of guava jelly, peach preserves, and dark stone fruits melt into sweet vanilla bean paste, dark chocolate, pink peppercorn, and cardamom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monumental and beautifully warming, retaining a persistent maraschino cherry sweetness balanced perfectly against barrel char, leather, and rye-driven baking spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eBatch 13 anchors an excellent sweet spot within the distillery's cask-strength landscape, praised for delivering a vibrant fruit density that holds its own between the younger profiles of legacy \u003cstrong\u003eStagg Jr.\u003c\/strong\u003e expressions and the deeply oaked parameters of \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge T. Stagg\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because its 127.3 proof baseline acts as a chemical twin to alternative releases, verifying the glass etching is crucial. It directly follows \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-12\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eBatch 12, the high-proof 2023 release\u003c\/a\u003e. Explore the broader timeline inside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe wider E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e (DSP-KY-113), \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e127.3 proof · 63.65% ABV (Barrel Strength Cask Run)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch Hierarchy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 13 (No printed numerical index; L24 laser code explicitly isolates the 2024 release cycle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye Core Platform \u0026lt; 10% Rye)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (Non-Age-Stated; harvested from select casks matured an estimated 7–10 years)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompletely Uncut · Non-Chill-Filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease History\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 13 — 2024 Master Allocation Run\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistinction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcclaimed for its rich, cherry-forward framework; stands as a historic 127.3 proof-triplet entry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eBecause standard signature yellow labels preserve historic 19th-century aesthetics without displaying batch numerals, authentication of Batch 13 relies completely on auditing the glass matrix. Look for the distinct 127.3 proof index on the face combined with an \"L24\" laser stamp line near the lower baseline to separate this vintage from neighboring release profiles. Every bottle includes the signature ochre-yellow presentation tube. Protect asset status by cellaring upright inside a dark vault shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eDrawn from the same low-rye mash platform celebrated for its deep complexity, Batch 13 spent up to a decade resting inside the brick-and-wood confines of the producer's century-old warehouse network (including the legendary Warehouse C, constructed in 1881). Filled straight to glass completely uncut and un-watered, it retains all natural wood vanillins and essential corn oils responsible for its unctuous, syrupy weight on the mid-palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eEvery bottle offered through \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is sourced exclusively via verified allocation paths, vault-preserved under optimal temperature baselines, and meticulously verified for seal integrity before dispatch. Shipments are packaged in heavily protective single-bottle container cartons and require an age-verified 21+ adult signature at delivery. Review our standards via \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe genuineness check on each bottle\u003c\/a\u003e, explore \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ecareful keeping and shipping\u003c\/a\u003e, and study \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003evetting a listing before it goes up\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:0;\"\u003eWhat proof is E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 13?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBatch 13 is bottled at 127.3 proof (63.65% ABV), uncut and unfiltered, from 2024. The label prints no batch number, so the proof would identify it — except 127.3 recurs, so the laser code (L24) settles it on 2024. The figure reflects the barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:18px;\"\u003eHow do you tell E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 13 from the 2021 and 2025 batches?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThree releases share the 127.3 proof — the 2021 Batch 10, this 2024 Batch 13, and a 2025 bottling — so the proof alone won't separate them. The laser code near the base of the bottle does: the first characters give the bottling year, and Batch 13 reads L24 for 2024 (the 2021 release reads L21, the 2025 bottling L25). It's the kind of overlap that's only resolved by reading the etched code, not the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-13#product\",\n \"name\": \"Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 13\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-13.jpg\",\n \"description\": \"E.H. 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INTRO \u0026 INNOVATION --\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eColonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Amaranth\u003c\/span\u003e is the tenth and most experimental release in the iconic Taylor lineup. Known as the \"Grain of the Gods,\" amaranth was an ancient Aztec staple that replaces the traditional rye component in this 2019 limited edition. The result is a Bottled-in-Bond bourbon that defies standard Buffalo Trace conventions with its soft, rounded, and floral complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE GRAIN OF THE GODS) --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Ancient Grain Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eBy substituting rye for amaranth within the Mash Bill #1 framework, Buffalo Trace has created a profile closer to a luxury wheated bourbon, emphasizing delicate textures over grain spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric Substitution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaranth provides a tart red berry and floral character entirely unique to this specific bottling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottled-in-Bond:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adheres to the 1897 Act—distilled in a single season at one distillery and matured for a minimum of 10 years at 100 proof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Pedigree:\u003c\/strong\u003e A one-time 2019 production run with no subsequent releases confirmed by the distillery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel and butterscotch meet seasoned oak. Tart red berry and a distinct floral character develop alongside subtle spearmint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied and approachable. Cherry, honey, and vanilla lead into butterscotch and gentle baking spice through the mid-palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and resonant. Notes of pecan, oats, and honey fade into a sophisticated closing of dark berry and soft oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eExperimental Merit\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eAmaranth sits alongside legendary experimental releases like Cured Oak and Seasoned Wood. It is distinguished by its lack of typical rye spice, creating space for notes usually reserved for high-malted-barley craft expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #8c7356; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural masterpiece that reimagines the flavoring grain position.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon (Bottled-in-Bond)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModified MB #1 (Corn, Amaranth, Malted Barley)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10+ Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 Proof \/ 50% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne-Time Limited Edition (Mid-2019)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eColonel E.H. Taylor Amaranth is a high-conviction acquisition for vertical collectors. As the only Buffalo Trace standard release to utilize amaranth as a flavoring grain, its structural and chemical profile is unrepeatable. Since the distillery has confirmed there will be no future Amaranth releases, the 2019 bottling represents a closed-circuit vintage. Every bottle offered here is verified for original seal integrity and includes the signature yellow display tube. Provenance documentation is available to ensure total transparency for the secondary market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo fully appreciate the \"Grain of the Gods,\" this bourbon should be enjoyed neat in a \u003cstrong\u003eGlencairn glass\u003c\/strong\u003e. A single drop of water will broaden the aromatic floral notes without dulling the unusual grain profile. Given the rarity and price tier, it is designed for slow, contemplative appreciation rather than cocktail use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"name\": \"Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Amaranth Bourbon\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/EHT_Amaranth.jpg\", \n \"description\": \"E.H. Taylor Amaranth: A rare 100-proof Bottled-in-Bond bourbon using ancient 'Grain of the Gods.' 10-year aged with unique tart red berry and floral notes.\",\n \"brand\": {\n \"@type\": \"Brand\",\n \"name\": \"E.H. 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Taylor, Jr. Old Fashioned Sour Mash Kentucky Straight Bourbon — 100 Proof","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n \/* Updated to Taylor Ochre: #d9a441 *\/\n .mw-h3 { color: #d9a441; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #3d2b1f; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n .mw-accent { color: #d9a441; font-weight: bold; }\n \n \/* Feature Box with Deep Walnut to Black Gradient *\/\n .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1a120b 0%, #000 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #3d2b1f; border-left: 4px solid #d9a441; }\n \n \/* Scannable Grid Layout *\/\n .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #3d2b1f; border-radius: 4px; }\n \n \/* Technical Table Styling - Keys in Muted Umber *\/\n .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #8c7356; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n \n @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n \u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 HISTORICAL CONTEXT --\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eColonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Old Fashioned Sour Mash\u003c\/span\u003e is a technical resurrection of the late-1800s distilling methods pioneered by Taylor himself. Released in 2012, this expression was born from the collective memory of Buffalo Trace retirees, who documented a multi-day natural souring process—a method largely abandoned by the industry over a century ago in favor of modern continuous sour-mashing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE NATURAL SOUR MASH) --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Natural Souring Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eUnlike the industrialized \"backset\" method used in nearly all modern bourbons, this 2002-distilled release allowed the mash to sour naturally over several days before distillation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage Process:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reconstructs a labor-intensive, pre-industrial fermentation cycle that produces a remarkably bright and floral profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged for 10 years and Bottled-in-Bond at 100 proof, meeting the strict standards Taylor himself championed in 1897.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare Pedigree:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the earliest and most elusive limited editions in the modern E.H. Taylor lineup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floral and exceptionally fresh. Layers of honey, freshly baked bread, and orchard fruit develop alongside notes of leather and baking spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied. Honey on toast and vanilla lead into a clean, lightly mineral mid-palate that avoids the heavy extraction of modern methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium and clean. Lingering notes of leather and a closing soft spice note wrap up a profile defined by aromatic delicacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eThe Rarity Tier\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eSour Mash occupies the highest echelon of Taylor collecting, frequently compared to the 2011 Warehouse C Tornado Surviving. It is a process-driven experiment that proved historical methods could produce a superior aromatic clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #8c7356; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural and spiritual tribute to 19th-century Kentucky craftsmanship.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon (Natural Sour Mash)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 Years (Distilled 2002 \/ Bottled 2012)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 Proof \/ 50% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesignation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottled-in-Bond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne-Time Limited Release (2012)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe Old Fashioned Sour Mash is among the rarest modern Buffalo Trace releases. As an early 2012 issue, its production volume was significantly smaller than later Taylor limited editions like Four Grain or Amaranth. For the serious collector, it represents a mandatory cornerstone of the Taylor portfolio, valued for its historical conceptualization and its technical departure from Mash Bill #1 norms. Every bottle offered here is verified for pristine label integrity and original presentation packaging. Provenance documentation is provided to ensure total transparency for this high-value asset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo preserve the delicate floral top notes produced by the natural sour-mash process, this bourbon is best enjoyed \u003cstrong\u003eneat in a Glencairn glass\u003c\/strong\u003e at room temperature. We advise against dilution; even a few drops of water can significantly shift the aromatic orchard fruit and bread character. At this price point and rarity, it is designed solely for contemplative sipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"name\": \"Colonel E.H. 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INTRO \u0026 THE WHEATED HOOK --\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eColonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Seasoned Wood\u003c\/span\u003e is a profound outlier in the Buffalo Trace catalog. Released in 2016 as a one-time limited edition, it is the only Taylor expression built on the legendary \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eW-1 wheated recipe\u003c\/span\u003e—the same DNA found in W.L. Weller and Pappy Van Winkle. This Bottled-in-Bond masterpiece explores the chemical synergy between three distinct stave seasoning techniques and the delicate, buttery nature of wheated bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE TRIPLE SEASONING METHOD) --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Seasoning Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eAged for well over a decade, the barrels for this release utilized a complex wood program designed to extract a broader spectrum of flavor compounds than standard maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnzyme \u0026amp; Kiln Treatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Staves were immersed in an enzyme-rich water bath and kiln-dried to precision humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor Exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e A dual-seasoning approach incorporating staves aged outdoors for both six and twelve months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheated Pedigree:\u003c\/strong\u003e The soft, honeyed character of the W-1 mash bill acts as a canvas for the variable tannins released by this experimental wood program.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel and dried fruit. Almond, citrus, and clove develop with time, underpinned by notes of soft butter and lightly toasted oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-to-full bodied. Front-palate caramel and butterscotch lead into almond, citrus zest, and a sophisticated mid-palate of oak tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-long and exceptionally balanced. Characterized by lingering caramel and a sophisticated, closing dry oak note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eThe Pappy Counterpart\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eSeasoned Wood is frequently considered the softer, more aromatic counterpart to the previous year's Cured Oak. By utilizing the wheated recipe, it provides a rare bridge between the E.H. Taylor and Weller lineages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #c2a370; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"The only Taylor release to carry the 'W-1' wheated pedigree.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon (Wheated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace W-1 (Corn, Wheat, Malted Barley)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12+ Years (NAS Release)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 Proof \/ 50% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood Program\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTriple-Seasoned Staves (Enzyme\/Kiln\/Outdoor)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne-Time Limited Edition (Feb 2016)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eSeasoned Wood is a high-conviction target for Buffalo Trace enthusiasts primarily because it is the only \"Wheated Taylor\" in existence. Its rarity is compounded by the 2016 production date and the fact that it shares the same wooden crate format as the legendary Cured Oak. Vertical collectors prioritize this bottle to complete the \"experimental wood\" triad alongside Four Grain and Amaranth. Every bottle offered here is verified for original seal integrity and includes the signature vintage-label canister and wooden presentation box where specified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eThis historic wheated bourbon is best enjoyed \u003cstrong\u003eneat in a Glencairn glass\u003c\/strong\u003e at room temperature. The complex stave seasoning and delicate honeyed base are most legible without dilution. Due to its status as a one-time vintage release with Pappy-adjacent DNA, it is designed for slow, contemplative appreciation rather than cocktail use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"name\": \"Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Seasoned Wood Wheated Bourbon\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/EHT_Seasoned_Wood.jpg\", \n \"description\": \"Taylor Seasoned Wood: The only wheated E.H. Taylor release. 100-proof Bottled-in-Bond using W-1 'Pappy' recipe and triple-seasoned staves. Rare 2016 edition.\",\n \"brand\": {\n \"@type\": \"Brand\",\n \"name\": \"E.H. 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Taylor, Jr. Warehouse C Kentucky Straight Bourbon — Bottled-in-Bond, 100 Proof","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n \/* Updated to Taylor Ochre: #d9a441 *\/\n .mw-h3 { color: #d9a441; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #3d2b1f; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n .mw-accent { color: #d9a441; font-weight: bold; }\n \n \/* Feature Box with Slate Grey to Black Gradient representing the 1881 Iron\/Brick structure *\/\n .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2c3e50 0%, #000 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #3d2b1f; border-left: 4px solid #d9a441; }\n \n \/* Scannable Grid Layout *\/\n .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #3d2b1f; border-radius: 4px; }\n \n \/* Technical Table Styling - Keys in Muted Slate *\/\n .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #7f8c8d; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n \n @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n \u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 ARCHITECTURAL LEGACY --\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eColonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Warehouse C\u003c\/span\u003e is a commemorative limited release that honors the brick-and-limestone heart of the Buffalo Trace Distillery. Constructed by Taylor in 1881, Warehouse C is the central thread of the brand’s identity. This expression is a technical celebration of the specific microclimate Taylor engineered over a century ago, utilizing an east-west orientation and iron-beam construction to create the perfect temperature gradient for maturing Mash Bill #1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE 1881 WAREHOUSE) --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Environmental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eWhile Warehouse C matures most of the Taylor portfolio, this specific bottling isolates the warehouse's character, focusing on the concentration and depth achieved within its historic walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArchitectural Integrity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commemorates Taylor’s 1881 \"O.F.C.\" era engineering, designed to maximize spirit-wood interaction through natural airflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottled-in-Bond:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meets the 1897 standards—distilled in a single season, at one distillery, and matured for a minimum of 9 years at 100 proof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinct from \"Tornado\":\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike the 2011 Tornado Surviving release, this bottling represents the warehouse's peak performance under ideal, controlled conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, vanilla, and heavily toasted oak. Dried fruit, brown sugar, and baking spice develop alongside sophisticated layers of leather and tobacco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-to-full bodied. Entry of caramel and vanilla transitions into a mid-palate of dried fruit, gentle spice, and tobacco—showcasing the balanced weight of Mash Bill #1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and resonant. Persistent oak and lingering vanilla conclude with a closing baking spice note characteristic of elite, well-aged Buffalo Trace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eThe Collector Tier\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003ePositioned above the core line, the Warehouse C release is a \"warehouse-specific\" study. It sits alongside the Cured Oak and 18 Year Marriage as a foundational limited edition that defines the technical boundaries of the Taylor portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #7f8c8d; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural tribute to the building that defines the Taylor profile.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon (Bottled-in-Bond)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAging Location\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarehouse C (Built 1881)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNAS (Estimated 9–11 Years)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 Proof \/ 50% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eColonel E.H. Taylor Warehouse C is a mandatory acquisition for vertical collectors. While the Small Batch and Single Barrel are synonymous with this warehouse, the 2021 commemorative release is a distinct, one-time bottling that focuses purely on the maturation environment. It is frequently targeted alongside the 2011 Tornado Surviving release as a \"bookend\" to the Warehouse C story. Every bottle offered here is verified for pristine label integrity and includes the original ochre-yellow display tube. Provenance is strictly authenticated to ensure the highest standard for the secondary market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eThis historic bourbon is best appreciated \u003cstrong\u003eneat in a Glencairn glass\u003c\/strong\u003e at room temperature. A few drops of limestone water will broaden the nose, highlighting the leather and brown sugar character. It carries enough structural weight to hold up cleanly over a single large clear cube, but given its commemorative status, it is not designed for cocktail use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"name\": \"Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Warehouse C Limited Release Bourbon\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/EHT_Warehouse_C.jpg\", \n \"description\": \"Colonel E.H. 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Taylor, Jr. Warehouse C Tornado Surviving Kentucky Straight Bourbon","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n \/* Updated to Taylor Ochre: #d9a441 *\/\n .mw-h3 { color: #d9a441; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #2d3748; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n .mw-accent { color: #d9a441; font-weight: bold; }\n \n \/* Feature Box with Storm Slate to Black Gradient representing the 2006 Tornado Exposure *\/\n .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2d3748 0%, #000 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #4a5568; border-left: 4px solid #d9a441; }\n \n \/* Scannable Grid Layout *\/\n .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #2d3748; border-radius: 4px; }\n \n \/* Technical Table Styling - Keys in Muted Weathered Stone *\/\n .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #a0aec0; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n \n @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 NARRATIVE SURVIVAL --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eColonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Warehouse C Tornado Surviving\u003c\/span\u003e is one of the most narratively legendary spirits in bourbon history. Born from the aftermath of an April 2, 2006 tornado that tore through Buffalo Trace’s Frankfort property, this release commemorates 100 barrels that survived direct exposure to the Kentucky elements. For months, these barrels sat on the top two rows of the 1881-built Warehouse C, exposed to torrential rain and the blistering summer sun, resulting in an unparalleled concentration of flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE ELEMENTAL EXPOSURE) --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eSelected from the barrels that received the most direct climate exposure during the warehouse repair, this 2011 release features an accelerated maturation profile that cannot be replicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnmediated Aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e The absence of the warehouse roof forced deep spirit-wood interaction, creating a density and color far beyond its 9-12 year age range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill Distinction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike the standard Taylor line, the Tornado Surviving release utilizes the rye-heavy \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #2\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinite Selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e A singular vatting of only 100 barrels—representing the \"salvage\" of one of Kentucky's most historic aging structures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep citrus and spicy rye. Fragrant oak notes are layered with dried fig, clove, and brown sugar, underpinned by leather and faint smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and intensely concentrated. Jam-like fruit and crème brûlée transition into bold rye spice, oak tannin, and rich vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally long and resonant. Closing notes of toasted nuts and butterscotch with a sophisticated, weather-tempered touch of smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eThe Salvage Narrative\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eTornado Surviving is often compared to Glenfiddich’s \u003ci\u003eSnow Phoenix\u003c\/i\u003e—a rare category of \"salvage releases\" where natural disaster dictates the maturation logic. It is widely considered the most narratively distinct bourbon of the 21st century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #a0aec0; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A technical masterpiece born from elemental chaos.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon (Tornado Exposed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 Years, 8 Months to 11 Years, 11 Months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 Proof \/ 50% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #2 (Rye-Heavy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne-Time Limited Release (2011)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrictly Limited (Blend of 100 Barrels)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Tornado\" is the undisputed \"unicorn\" of the Colonel E.H. Taylor portfolio. As one of the two inaugural limited editions from 2011, its scarcity is absolute. The combination of the finite 100-barrel outturn, the use of the rye-heavy Mash Bill #2, and the historic \"tornado damaged\" provenance drives the highest secondary market premiums in the Taylor lineup. Every bottle offered here is verified for pristine label integrity and includes the original display tube. This is a foundational asset for any blue-chip American whiskey collection, representing a unique intersection of history, meteorology, and master-distilling salvage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eThis historic salvage release is best enjoyed \u003cstrong\u003eneat in a Glencairn glass\u003c\/strong\u003e at room temperature. The concentration gained from elemental exposure is most legible at full proof; however, a few drops of limestone water will broaden the jam-like fruit and spicy rye character. Due to its status as a piece of meteorological history, it is not appropriate for cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buffalo Trace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45368448712738,"sku":null,"price":7999.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/5566\/1602\/files\/midnight-whiskey-eh-taylor-warehouse-c-tornado-surviving-bourbon_4_0771d5a1-2f31-4ca6-95b7-04aed7670561.jpg?v=1779840224"},{"product_id":"eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-16","title":"Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — Batch 16, 127.3 Proof","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mw-master-container{\n --mw-accent: #BF9310; \/* gold-yellow foil — signature master palette *\/\n --mw-glow: #C24A12; \/* amber liquid\/label — signature master palette *\/\n --mw-bg: #140F0C; \/* deep brown-black — signature master palette *\/\n --mw-text:#e0e0e0; --mw-muted:#b8b8b8; --mw-hair:#222;\n font-family: inherit; background:var(--mw-bg); color:var(--mw-text);\n line-height:1.7; padding:24px; margin-bottom:60px;\n}\n.mw-master-container .mw-h3{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase;\n font-size:0.9rem; letter-spacing:2px; margin-top:40px; display:block;\n border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow); padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:20px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-decoration:none; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent:hover{ color:#fff; text-decoration:underline; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-info-box{ background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mw-bg) 0%, var(--mw-glow) 100%);\n padding:25px; margin:25px 0; border-radius:0 4px 4px 0; border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n border-left:4px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container .mw-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:30px; margin:30px 0; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding:25px;\n border:1px solid var(--mw-glow); border-radius:4px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:15px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td{ padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n color:#ccc; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td:first-child{ font-weight:bold; width:38%; color:var(--mw-accent);\n text-transform:uppercase; font-size:0.75rem; letter-spacing:1px; }\n.mw-master-container details{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n border-radius:4px; margin-bottom:15px; }\n.mw-master-container summary{ padding:18px; color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; cursor:pointer;\n outline:none; list-style:none; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;\n text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.85rem; }\n.mw-master-container summary::after{ content:'+'; font-size:1.2rem; }\n.mw-master-container details[open]{ border:1px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open] summary::after{ content:'-'; }\n.mw-master-container .details-content{ padding:0 20px 20px 20px; font-size:0.95rem; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TL;DR (speakable, GEO) --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eColonel \u003cstrong\u003eE.H. Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel Proof Batch 16 is the 127.3-proof bottling of the 2025 release, uncut and unfiltered at 63.65% ABV — the third of three proofs issued that year, after the 127.2 (Batch 14) and the 127.4 (Batch 15). Collectors and retailers label the 127.3 \"Batch 16\" — a market convention rather than an official number. Because 127.3 also belongs to the 2024 and 2021 releases, the L25 laser code is what dates this one to 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eUncut and unfiltered barrel proof structural density tracking at 127.3 proof (63.65% ABV).\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eNumbered \"Batch 16\" by collectors and retailers — a prominent market convention for the 127.3 bottling, not an official factory number.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe third proof configuration of the 2025 release timeline, trailing the official 127.2 and 127.4 iterations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBecause the 127.3 proof marker recurs historically, the specialized L25 glass laser code is required to separate it from older vintages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eForged from low-rye Mash Bill #1 inside \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e (DSP-KY-113) with an approximate maturation window of seven to ten years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooked dark berries and rich caramel with a slightly floral lift, trailing into toasted marshmallow, rich molasses, and a faint hint of cooling menthol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold, full-bodied, and highly spice-forward; layers of toasty vanilla cream, dried fruit compote, salted caramel, and cracked black pepper over a dense oak core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warming, and deeply satisfying, echoing a powerful rye character, seasoned oak spice, and lingering dark sugars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eBatch 16 represents the highly sought-after 127.3 proof iteration of an incredibly complex 2025 bottling loop where three non-standard proofs trickled into small-batch allocations. Because this proof point hits a historic recurring sweet spot for the line, auditing the physical glass laser code is paramount to verify true vintage authenticity. It follows seamlessly after \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-15\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 127.4 proof Batch 15 variant\u003c\/a\u003e. Cross-examine alternative allocations inside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe complete E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof set\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e (DSP-KY-113), \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e127.3 proof · 63.65% ABV (Barrel Strength Cask Run)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch Hierarchy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 16 (Market designation for the 127.3 proof 2025 variant; L25 glass stamp verifies year)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye Core Platform)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (Non-Age-Stated; matured an estimated 7–10 years in historic brick warehouses)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompletely Uncut · Non-Chill-Filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease History\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 16 — 2025 Special Variant Allocation Run\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistinction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe third variant proof issued for the 2025 release cycle; highly prized by vertical completists\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eBecause standard signature yellow labels preserve historic 19th-century aesthetics without displaying batch numerals, authentication of Batch 16 relies completely on auditing the glass matrix. Look for the distinct 127.3 proof index on the face combined with an \"L25\" laser stamp line to separate this vintage from its 2024 (L24) and 2021 historical proof-twins. Protect asset status by cellaring upright inside a dark vault shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eDrawn from the same low-rye mash platform celebrated for its deep complexity, Batch 16 spent up to a decade resting inside the brick-and-wood confines of the producer's century-old warehouse network. Filled straight to glass completely uncut and un-watered, it retains all natural wood vanillins and essential corn oils responsible for its unctuous, syrupy weight on the mid-palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eEvery \u003cstrong\u003eE.H. Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e bottle sold through \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is sourced as an authorized, authentic retailer, vault-stored and insured, shipped with protective handling and age-verified 21-and-over signature on delivery, and authenticated by our concierge before it ships. For the details, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ehow we authenticate each bottle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe Vault and concierge service\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour published sourcing standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:0;\"\u003eWhat proof is E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 16?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIt is 127.3 proof (63.65% ABV), uncut and unfiltered — the 127.3 variant of the 2025 release, which collectors and retailers number \"Batch 16.\" The label shows no batch number, so the proof plus the L25 (2025) laser code identify it. The strength comes straight from the barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:18px;\"\u003eBatch 16 is 127.3 proof — how is it different from the other 127.3 releases?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eSeveral E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof bottlings share 127.3: Batch 13 (2024) and the 2021 batch also carry it. The laser code is what separates them — this 2025 bottling reads L25 (a documented example is L25296), while the 2024 Batch 13 reads L24. So when two bottles share a proof, the \"L\" and two-digit year on the glass settle which release you have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-16#product\",\n \"name\": \"Colonel E.H. 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Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — Batch 14, 127.2 Proof","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mw-master-container{\n --mw-accent: #BF9310; \/* gold-yellow foil — signature master palette *\/\n --mw-glow: #C24A12; \/* amber liquid\/label — signature master palette *\/\n --mw-bg: #140F0C; \/* deep brown-black — signature master palette *\/\n --mw-text:#e0e0e0; --mw-muted:#b8b8b8; --mw-hair:#222;\n font-family: inherit; background:var(--mw-bg); color:var(--mw-text);\n line-height:1.7; padding:24px; margin-bottom:60px;\n}\n.mw-master-container .mw-h3{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase;\n font-size:0.9rem; letter-spacing:2px; margin-top:40px; display:block;\n border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow); padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:20px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-decoration:none; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent:hover{ color:#fff; text-decoration:underline; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-info-box{ background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mw-bg) 0%, var(--mw-glow) 100%);\n padding:25px; margin:25px 0; border-radius:0 4px 4px 0; border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n border-left:4px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container .mw-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:30px; margin:30px 0; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding:25px;\n border:1px solid var(--mw-glow); border-radius:4px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:15px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td{ padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n color:#ccc; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td:first-child{ font-weight:bold; width:38%; color:var(--mw-accent);\n text-transform:uppercase; font-size:0.75rem; letter-spacing:1px; }\n.mw-master-container details{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n border-radius:4px; margin-bottom:15px; }\n.mw-master-container summary{ padding:18px; color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; cursor:pointer;\n outline:none; list-style:none; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;\n text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.85rem; }\n.mw-master-container summary::after{ content:'+'; font-size:1.2rem; }\n.mw-master-container details[open]{ border:1px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open] summary::after{ content:'-'; }\n.mw-master-container .details-content{ padding:0 20px 20px 20px; font-size:0.95rem; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TL;DR (speakable, GEO) --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eColonel \u003cstrong\u003eE.H. Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel Proof Batch 14 is the official 2025 release, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 127.2 proof (63.60% ABV) — the fourteenth in the line. A \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e low-rye bourbon reviewers felt got more right than usual, it is well balanced and surprisingly soft for its strength, with cherry, pumpkin pie, oak, and root beer. The 2025 release was unusual: bottles at 127.4 and 127.3 proof surfaced alongside the official 127.2, all carrying a 2025 laser code (L25).\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eUncut and unfiltered barrel proof structural density tracking at 127.2 proof (63.60% ABV).\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe official fourteenth landmark installment of the coveted \u003cstrong\u003eE.H. Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e small-batch sequence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAcclaimed by trade review panels for display of exceptional equilibrium, translating as remarkably soft for its chemical volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDense flavor profile layering bright cherry notes, sweet pumpkin pie spice, and graham cracker over old root beer and red grapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eWhile the 2025 unblended cycle yielded mysterious 127.4 and 127.3 sister expressions, this page represents the verified 127.2 master release. Forged from low-rye Mash Bill #1 inside \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e (DSP-KY-113) with an approximate maturation window of seven to ten years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seasoned oak woods, artisanal root beer syrup, and macerated red grapes roll into cedar shavings, heavy vanilla cream, rich tobacco leaf, and freshly ground coffee beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautifully integrated and deceptively soft; layers of sweet cherry cordial, warm pumpkin pie, and honeyed graham cracker transition into deep cardamom and aromatic clove spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tremendously long and dry, driven by heavy oak wood tannins, bright red licorice twists, and a clean, effervescent wintergreen mint tingle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eBatch 14 presents a fascinating milestone in contemporary unblended history, demonstrating a velvety restraint that heavily offsets its high alcohol velocity. Emerging from a uniquely complex bottling year where three distinct proofs trickled into allocations, precision tracking via glass stamps is crucial. It holds the line perfectly, picking up directly from \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-13\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eBatch 13, the 2024 release\u003c\/a\u003e. Evaluate alternative expressions within \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe whole E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof line\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e (DSP-KY-113), \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e127.2 proof · 63.60% ABV (Barrel Strength Cask Run)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch Hierarchy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 14 (Identified historically via 127.2 proof line; L25 glass stamp verifies 2025 allocation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye Core Platform)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (Non-Age-Stated; selected from warehouse wood barrels aged ~7–10 years)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompletely Uncut · Non-Chill-Filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease History\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 14 — 2025 Master Allocation Run\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistinction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeceptively smooth, dessert-forward architecture; proof-twin to the legendary 2015 vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eBecause standard signature yellow labels preserve historic 19th-century aesthetics without displaying batch numerals, authentication of Batch 14 relies completely on auditing the glass matrix. Look for the distinct 127.2 proof index on the face combined with an \"L25\" laser stamp line to separate this vintage from its 2015 historical proof-twin. Protect asset status by cellaring upright inside a dark vault shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eDrawn from the same low-rye mash platform celebrated for its deep complexity, Batch 14 spent up to a decade resting inside the brick-and-wood confines of the producer's century-old warehouse network. Filled straight to glass completely uncut and un-watered, it retains all natural wood vanillins and essential corn oils responsible for its unctuous, syrupy weight on the mid-palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e sells only bottles sourced through authorized U.S. distribution; each is checked for fill level, seal, and label integrity before it ships. Orders are packed in protective single-bottle cartons and released to adults only — delivery requires an adult 21-or-over signature. For more on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eproving each bottle is the real thing\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ehow we store and deliver\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe checks a listing passes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:0;\"\u003eWhat proof is E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 14?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBatch 14 is bottled at 127.2 proof (63.60% ABV), uncut and unfiltered — the official 2025 release. No batch number appears on the label, so the proof identifies it; because 127.2 also matches the 2015 batch, the laser code (L25) confirms 2025. The figure reflects the barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:18px;\"\u003eWhy does the 2025 E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof appear at different proofs?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThe 2025 release was unusual: the official Batch 14 came at 127.2 proof, but bottles at 127.4 and then 127.3 proof also surfaced, all carrying a 2025 laser code (L25). This page covers the official 127.2 Batch 14. Because 127.2 was also the proof of the 2015 Batch 4, the laser code separates those two — L25 for 2025, L15 for 2015 — and that same code, read with the proof, distinguishes the 2025 bottlings from one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-14#product\",\n \"name\": \"Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 14\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-14.jpg\",\n \"description\": \"E.H. 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Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel Proof Batch 15 is the 127.4-proof bottling of the 2025 release, uncut and unfiltered at 63.70% ABV. The 2025 release was unusual, appearing at three proofs — the main 127.2 (Batch 14), this 127.4, and a 127.3 (Batch 16) — all carrying a 2025 (L25) laser code; the \"Batch 15\" number is the collector and retail convention for the 127.4. Bolder and spicier than the balanced 127.2, it leans into cinnamon and dark wood with a hint of cherry and a very long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eUncut and unfiltered barrel proof structural density tracking at 127.4 proof (63.70% ABV).\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eNumbered \"Batch 15\" by collectors and retailers — a prominent market convention for the 127.4 bottling, not an official factory number.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSurfaced in smaller numbers after the main 127.2 release threshold; dated strictly to 2025 by its etched glass L25 laser code.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eVisibly bolder, spicier, and woodier than the parallel 127.2 bottling, yielding an extraordinarily long finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eForged from low-rye Mash Bill #1 inside \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e (DSP-KY-113) by the \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e team with an average barrel age profile estimated between seven and ten years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich cacao butter, dark rum cake, and holiday butterscotch candies open the glass, accompanied by a heavy wallop of proof heat layered directly behind the initial sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decisively structural and forward; updates with dynamic cinnamon bark, deeply charred barrel woods, and an underlying thread of dark cherry—drinking leaner and more wood-centric than traditional expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extraordinarily long, coating, and highly rewarding; balanced between residual baking sweet sugars and sharp, drying oak spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eBatch 15 represents the highly targeted 127.4 proof variant surfacing within an atypical multi-proof 2025 unblended small-batch cycle. Where its sister expression provides soft equilibrium, this bottling steps forward with an aggressive, wood-driven oak complexity that massively rewards water open-up. It steps into chronology directly between \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-14\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe official 127.2 Batch 14\u003c\/a\u003e and the 127.3 Batch 16 variant. Cross-examine alternatives inside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe full E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof lineup\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e (DSP-KY-113), \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e127.4 proof · 63.70% ABV (Barrel Strength Cask Run)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch Hierarchy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\"Batch 15\" (Collector\/retail trade convention for the 127.4 proof 2025 variant; no printed numeral)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye Core Platform)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (Non-Age-Stated; aged an estimated 7–10 years in century-old brick warehouses)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompletely Uncut · Non-Chill-Filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease History\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2025 Variant Allocation Cycle (Documented barrel dumping filled July 31, 2025)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistinction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBolder, more cinnamon-and-char forward profile than the 127.2 expression; highly limited print block\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eBecause standard signature yellow labels preserve historic 19th-century aesthetics without displaying batch numerals, authentication of Batch 15 relies completely on auditing the glass matrix. Look for the distinct 127.4 proof index on the face combined with an \"L25\" laser stamp line to separate this vintage from surrounding release profiles. Protect asset status by cellaring upright inside a dark vault shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eDrawn from the same low-rye mash platform celebrated for its deep complexity, Batch 15 spent up to a decade resting inside the brick-and-wood confines of the producer's century-old warehouse network. Filled straight to glass completely uncut and un-watered, it retains all natural wood vanillins and essential corn oils responsible for its unctuous, syrupy weight on the mid-palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey sells only bottles sourced through authorized U.S. distribution; each is checked for fill level, seal, label integrity, and a readable laser code before it ships. Orders are packed in protective single-bottle cartons and released to adults only — delivery requires an adult 21-or-over signature. For more on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe way we verify each bottle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eVault storage and signed-for delivery\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe sourcing rules we publish\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:0;\"\u003eWhat proof is E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 15?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIt is 127.4 proof (63.70% ABV), uncut and unfiltered — the 127.4 variant of the 2025 release, which collectors and retailers number \"Batch 15.\" The label carries no batch number, so the proof and the L25 (2025) laser code identify it. The figure reflects the barrels, not dilution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:18px;\"\u003eHow does Batch 15 relate to the 2025 E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof release?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThe 2025 release was unusual, appearing at three proofs that all carry a 2025 (L25) laser code: 127.2 is the main bottling (Batch 14), 127.4 is a second that surfaced in smaller numbers (numbered Batch 15), and 127.3 is a third (numbered Batch 16). Those batch numbers are a market convention rather than official Buffalo Trace designations. Batch 15 runs hotter and spicier than the balanced 127.2, leaning dark and woody with a very long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-15#product\",\n \"name\": \"Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 15 (127.4 Proof, 2025)\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-15.jpg\",\n \"description\": \"E.H. 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Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — Batch 12, 131.1 Proof","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mw-master-container{\n --mw-accent: #BF9310; \/* gold-yellow foil — signature master palette *\/\n --mw-glow: #C24A12; \/* amber liquid\/label — signature master palette *\/\n --mw-bg: #140F0C; \/* deep brown-black — signature master palette *\/\n --mw-text:#e0e0e0; --mw-muted:#b8b8b8; --mw-hair:#222;\n font-family: inherit; background:var(--mw-bg); color:var(--mw-text);\n line-height:1.7; padding:24px; margin-bottom:60px;\n}\n.mw-master-container .mw-h3{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase;\n font-size:0.9rem; letter-spacing:2px; margin-top:40px; display:block;\n border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow); padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:20px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-decoration:none; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent:hover{ color:#fff; text-decoration:underline; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-info-box{ background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mw-bg) 0%, var(--mw-glow) 100%);\n padding:25px; margin:25px 0; border-radius:0 4px 4px 0; border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n border-left:4px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container .mw-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:30px; margin:30px 0; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding:25px;\n border:1px solid var(--mw-glow); border-radius:4px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:15px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td{ padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n color:#ccc; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td:first-child{ font-weight:bold; width:38%; color:var(--mw-accent);\n text-transform:uppercase; font-size:0.75rem; letter-spacing:1px; }\n.mw-master-container details{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n border-radius:4px; margin-bottom:15px; }\n.mw-master-container summary{ padding:18px; color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; cursor:pointer;\n outline:none; list-style:none; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;\n text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.85rem; }\n.mw-master-container summary::after{ content:'+'; font-size:1.2rem; }\n.mw-master-container details[open]{ border:1px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open] summary::after{ content:'-'; }\n.mw-master-container .details-content{ padding:0 20px 20px 20px; font-size:0.95rem; }\n@media (max-width:768px){ .mw-master-container .mw-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TL;DR (speakable, GEO) --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eColonel \u003cstrong\u003eE.H. Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel Proof Batch 13 is the 2024 release, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 127.3 proof (63.65% ABV) — the thirteenth in the line. A \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e low-rye bourbon, it is rich and cherry-forward, with candied cherry, raisin, blackberry, and fig over cedar and oak, and reviewers place it between \u003cstrong\u003eStagg Jr.\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge T. Stagg\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because the 2021 and 2025 releases also bottled at 127.3, the laser code (L24) — read off the glass, not the label — fixes it to 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eUncut and unfiltered barrel proof structural density tracking at 127.3 proof (63.65% ABV).\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe official thirteenth master iteration of the highly coveted annual small-batch sequence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eVisibly rich and intensely cherry-forward, delivering massive dark dessert weight across the palate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBrings precise layers of candied cherry, jammy raisin, blackberry, and sticky fig over spicy cedar and seasoned white oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eWhile the 127.3 proof point marks a historic triplet shared with Batch 10 and Batch 16, the physical L24 laser code confirms this as the true 2024 allocation. Crafted from low-rye Mash Bill #1 in \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e (DSP-KY-113).\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opulent candied cherry, sticky dark raisin, cooked blackberry, and fig newtons open the glass, framed by clove, ground allspice, cedar chest, and heavy seasoned oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e High viscosity and remarkably dense; thick waves of guava jelly, peach preserves, and dark stone fruits melt into sweet vanilla bean paste, dark chocolate, pink peppercorn, and cardamom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monumental and beautifully warming, retaining a persistent maraschino cherry sweetness balanced perfectly against barrel char, leather, and rye-driven baking spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eBatch 13 anchors an excellent sweet spot within the distillery's cask-strength landscape, praised for delivering a vibrant fruit density that holds its own between the younger profiles of legacy \u003cstrong\u003eStagg Jr.\u003c\/strong\u003e expressions and the deeply oaked parameters of \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge T. Stagg\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because its 127.3 proof baseline acts as a chemical twin to alternative releases, verifying the glass etching is crucial. It directly follows \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-12\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eBatch 12, the high-proof 2023 release\u003c\/a\u003e. Explore the broader timeline inside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe wider E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e (DSP-KY-113), \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e127.3 proof · 63.65% ABV (Barrel Strength Cask Run)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch Hierarchy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 13 (No printed numerical index; L24 laser code explicitly isolates the 2024 release cycle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye Core Platform \u0026lt; 10% Rye)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (Non-Age-Stated; harvested from select casks matured an estimated 7–10 years)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompletely Uncut · Non-Chill-Filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease History\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 13 — 2024 Master Allocation Run\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistinction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcclaimed for its rich, cherry-forward framework; stands as a historic 127.3 proof-triplet entry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eBecause standard signature yellow labels preserve historic 19th-century aesthetics without displaying batch numerals, authentication of Batch 13 relies completely on auditing the glass matrix. Look for the distinct 127.3 proof index on the face combined with an \"L24\" laser stamp line near the lower baseline to separate this vintage from neighboring release profiles. Every bottle includes the signature ochre-yellow presentation tube. Protect asset status by cellaring upright inside a dark vault shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eDrawn from the same low-rye mash platform celebrated for its deep complexity, Batch 13 spent up to a decade resting inside the brick-and-wood confines of the producer's century-old warehouse network (including the legendary Warehouse C, constructed in 1881). Filled straight to glass completely uncut and un-watered, it retains all natural wood vanillins and essential corn oils responsible for its unctuous, syrupy weight on the mid-palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eEvery bottle offered through \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is sourced exclusively via verified allocation paths, vault-preserved under optimal temperature baselines, and meticulously verified for seal integrity before dispatch. Shipments are packaged in heavily protective single-bottle container cartons and require an age-verified 21+ adult signature at delivery. Review our standards via \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe genuineness check on each bottle\u003c\/a\u003e, explore \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ecareful keeping and shipping\u003c\/a\u003e, and study \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003evetting a listing before it goes up\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:0;\"\u003eWhat proof is E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 13?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBatch 13 is bottled at 127.3 proof (63.65% ABV), uncut and unfiltered, from 2024. The label prints no batch number, so the proof would identify it — except 127.3 recurs, so the laser code (L24) settles it on 2024. The figure reflects the barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:18px;\"\u003eHow do you tell E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 13 from the 2021 and 2025 batches?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThree releases share the 127.3 proof — the 2021 Batch 10, this 2024 Batch 13, and a 2025 bottling — so the proof alone won't separate them. The laser code near the base of the bottle does: the first characters give the bottling year, and Batch 13 reads L24 for 2024 (the 2021 release reads L21, the 2025 bottling L25). It's the kind of overlap that's only resolved by reading the etched code, not the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-13#product\",\n \"name\": \"Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 13\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-13.jpg\",\n \"description\": \"E.H. 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Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — Batch 11, 129.0 Proof","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mw-master-container{\n --mw-accent: #BF9310; \/* gold-yellow foil — signature master palette *\/\n --mw-glow: #C24A12; \/* amber liquid\/label — signature master palette *\/\n --mw-bg: #140F0C; \/* deep brown-black — signature master palette *\/\n --mw-text:#e0e0e0; --mw-muted:#b8b8b8; --mw-hair:#222;\n font-family: inherit; background:var(--mw-bg); color:var(--mw-text);\n line-height:1.7; padding:24px; margin-bottom:60px;\n}\n.mw-master-container .mw-h3{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase;\n font-size:0.9rem; letter-spacing:2px; margin-top:40px; display:block;\n border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow); padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:20px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-decoration:none; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent:hover{ color:#fff; text-decoration:underline; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-info-box{ background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mw-bg) 0%, var(--mw-glow) 100%);\n padding:25px; margin:25px 0; border-radius:0 4px 4px 0; border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n border-left:4px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container .mw-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:30px; margin:30px 0; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding:25px;\n border:1px solid var(--mw-glow); border-radius:4px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:15px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td{ padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n color:#ccc; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td:first-child{ font-weight:bold; width:38%; color:var(--mw-accent);\n text-transform:uppercase; font-size:0.75rem; letter-spacing:1px; }\n.mw-master-container details{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n border-radius:4px; margin-bottom:15px; }\n.mw-master-container summary{ padding:18px; color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; cursor:pointer;\n outline:none; list-style:none; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;\n text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.85rem; }\n.mw-master-container summary::after{ content:'+'; font-size:1.2rem; }\n.mw-master-container details[open]{ border:1px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open] summary::after{ content:'-'; }\n.mw-master-container .details-content{ padding:0 20px 20px 20px; font-size:0.95rem; }\n@media (max-width:768px){ .mw-master-container .mw-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TL;DR (speakable, GEO) --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eColonel \u003cstrong\u003eE.H. Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel Proof Batch 11 is the 2022 release, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 129.0 proof (64.50% ABV) — the eleventh in the line. A \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e low-rye bourbon reviewers found notably fruit-forward, it shows orange peel, cherry, strawberry, and plum over a creamy vanilla base. It shares its 129.0 proof with the 2014 release, so the laser code (L22) — not the proof alone — places it in 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eUncut and unfiltered barrel proof structural density tracking at 129.0 proof (64.50% ABV).\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe official eleventh master installment of the highly coveted annual small-batch sequence, allocated in 2022.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHighly distinguished across enthusiast panels for its remarkably fruit-forward maturity landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBrings precise layers of bright orange peel, ripe cherry, fresh strawberry, and orchard plum over a dense vanilla cream base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eShares its exact 129.0 proof boundary with the legacy 2014 Batch 3, making the physical glass-etched L22 code the definitive identifier. Crafted from low-rye Mash Bill #1 inside \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e (DSP-KY-113).\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expression opens with bright citrus orange peel, maraschino cherries, summer strawberry reduction, and plums over a dense, creamy vanilla vanillin undertone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deeply coating, creamy, and fruit-forward; sweet baking cinnamon and jammy dates yield to a warm, boozy amaretto almond paste character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, highly structural, and elegantly balanced, leaving sweet trace elements of lingering dark orchard fruit past the swallow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eBatch 11 presents a spectacular profile divergence within the distillery's cask-strength landscape, heavily lauded for prioritizing bright, jammy stone fruit parameters over raw ethanol velocity. Because its 129.0 proof acts as a chemical twin to historical runs, auditing the glass matrix is paramount. It picks up chronology directly succeeding \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-10\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eBatch 10, the 2021 release\u003c\/a\u003e. Explore alternative expressions within \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e (DSP-KY-113), \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e129.0 proof · 64.50% ABV (Barrel Strength Cask Run)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch Hierarchy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 11 (No printed numerical index; 129.0 configuration twinned with 2014; L22 glass code confirms year)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye Core Platform Core)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (Non-Age-Stated; harvested from select warehouse wood barrels aged ~7–10 years)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompletely Uncut · Non-Chill-Filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease History\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 11 — 2022 Master Allocation Run\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistinction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLauded for its notable fruit-driven architecture; proof-twin to the iconic 2014 vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eBecause standard signature yellow labels preserve historic 19th-century aesthetics without displaying batch numerals, authentication of Batch 11 relies completely on auditing the glass matrix. Look for the distinct 129.0 proof index on the face combined with an \"L22\" laser stamp line near the lower baseline to confirm this specific 2022 allocation. Every bottle includes the signature ochre-yellow presentation tube. Protect asset status by cellaring upright inside a dark vault shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eDrawn from the same low-rye mash platform celebrated for its deep complexity, Batch 11 spent up to a decade resting inside the brick-and-wood confines of the producer's century-old warehouse network. Filled straight to glass completely uncut and un-watered, it retains all natural wood vanillins and essential corn oils responsible for its unctuous, syrupy weight on the mid-palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eEvery bottle offered through Midnight Whiskey is sourced exclusively via verified allocation paths, vault-preserved under optimal temperature baselines, and meticulously verified for seal integrity before dispatch. Shipments are packaged in heavily protective single-bottle container cartons and require an age-verified 21+ adult signature at delivery. Review our standards via \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003echecking each bottle is real\u003c\/a\u003e, explore \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003esafe storage and delivery\u003c\/a\u003e, and study \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ewhat we look for in a listing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:0;\"\u003eWhat proof is E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 11?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBatch 11 is bottled at 129.0 proof (64.50% ABV), uncut and unfiltered, from 2022. No batch number appears on the label, so the proof identifies it — but 129.0 is also the 2014 proof, so the laser code (L22) confirms 2022. The figure reflects the barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:18px;\"\u003eHow do you tell E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 11 from the 2014 batch?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eBoth the 2022 Batch 11 and the 2014 Batch 3 were bottled at 129.0 proof, so the proof alone won't separate them — the laser code near the base of the bottle does. Those first characters mark the bottling year — Batch 11 carries L22, while the 2014 release carries L14. Batch 11 is the later and more fruit-forward of the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-11#product\",\n \"name\": \"Colonel E.H. 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Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — Batch 10, 127.3 Proof","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mw-master-container{\n --mw-accent: #BF9310; \/* gold-yellow foil — signature master palette *\/\n --mw-glow: #C24A12; \/* amber liquid\/label — signature master palette *\/\n --mw-bg: #140F0C; \/* deep brown-black — signature master palette *\/\n --mw-text:#e0e0e0; --mw-muted:#b8b8b8; --mw-hair:#222;\n font-family: inherit; background:var(--mw-bg); color:var(--mw-text);\n line-height:1.7; padding:24px; margin-bottom:60px;\n}\n.mw-master-container .mw-h3{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase;\n font-size:0.9rem; letter-spacing:2px; margin-top:40px; display:block;\n border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow); padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:20px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-decoration:none; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent:hover{ color:#fff; text-decoration:underline; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-info-box{ background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mw-bg) 0%, var(--mw-glow) 100%);\n padding:25px; margin:25px 0; border-radius:0 4px 4px 0; border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n border-left:4px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container .mw-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:30px; margin:30px 0; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding:25px;\n border:1px solid var(--mw-glow); border-radius:4px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:15px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td{ padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n color:#ccc; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td:first-child{ font-weight:bold; width:38%; color:var(--mw-accent);\n text-transform:uppercase; font-size:0.75rem; letter-spacing:1px; }\n.mw-master-container details{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n border-radius:4px; margin-bottom:15px; }\n.mw-master-container summary{ padding:18px; color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; cursor:pointer;\n outline:none; list-style:none; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;\n text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.85rem; }\n.mw-master-container summary::after{ content:'+'; font-size:1.2rem; color:var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open]{ border:1px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open] summary::after{ content:'-'; }\n.mw-master-container .details-content{ padding:0 20px 20px 20px; font-size:0.95rem; }\n@media (max-width:768px){ .mw-master-container .mw-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TL;DR (speakable, GEO) --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eColonel \u003cstrong\u003eE.H. Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel Proof Batch 10 is the 2021 release, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 127.3 proof (63.65% ABV) — the tenth in the line. A \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e low-rye bourbon, it drinks light and juicy for a barrel proof, with dark fruit, salted caramel, and toasted marshmallow over black pepper and tobacco. Its 127.3 proof is shared with the 2024 and 2025 releases, so the laser code (L21) — not the proof alone — pins it to 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eUncut and unfiltered barrel proof structural density tracking at 127.3 proof (63.65% ABV).\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe tenth \u003cstrong\u003eE.H. Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel Proof master release installment, allocated in 2021.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDistinguished across enthusiast panels for drinking remarkably light and juicy for a high barrel proof expression, beautifully softening its natural wood heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eRich sensory layers of dark stone fruit, deep salted caramel, and toasted marshmallow over ground black pepper and tobacco.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSince the 127.3 proof point is a historic triplet shared with later releases, the glass-etched L21 code serves as the absolute verification marker. Crafted from low-rye Mash Bill #1 inside \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e (DSP-KY-113).\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concentrated dark fruit—blackberry and sticky fig—opens into deep brown sugar, rich salted caramel, warm buttery pie crust, and toasted marshmallow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unctuous yet notably light and juicy; decadent salted caramel fudge and fresh blueberry cobbler layers topped with light whipped cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and clean; cracked black pepper and dry tobacco leaf combine with a robust rye-driven baking spice that builds elegantly past the swallow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eBatch 10 represents the line's lighter, juicier style profile, trading raw ethanol aggression for a smooth, fruit-led delivery that surprises cask-strength purists. Because its 127.3 proof configuration stands as a chemical twin to later expressions, auditing the physical glass matrix remains paramount. It marks the earliest and rarest vintage of the 127.3 triplets, picking up chronology directly succeeding \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-9\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eBatch 9, back over 130 proof\u003c\/a\u003e. Review alternative proof architectures inside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe entire E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof run\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e (DSP-KY-113), \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e127.3 proof · 63.65% ABV (Barrel Strength Cask Run)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch Hierarchy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 10 (No printed numerical index; 127.3 triplet code verified via L21 glass etching)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye Core Platform Core)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (Non-Age-Stated; harvested from select warehouse wood barrels aged ~7–10 years)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompletely Uncut · Non-Chill-Filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease History\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 10 — 2021 Master Allocation Run\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistinction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCelebrated for its remarkably light, juicy mouthfeel; forms a 127.3 proof triplet set across years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eBecause standard signature yellow labels preserve historic 19th-century aesthetics without displaying batch numerals, authentication of Batch 10 relies completely on auditing the glass matrix. Look for the distinct 127.3 proof index on the face combined with an \"L21\" laser stamp line near the lower baseline to verify this specific 2021 allocation. Every bottle includes the signature ochre-yellow presentation tube. Protect asset status by cellaring upright inside a dark vault shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eDrawn from the same low-rye mash platform celebrated for its deep complexity, Batch 10 spent up to a decade resting inside the brick-and-wood confines of the producer's century-old warehouse network. Filled straight to glass completely uncut and un-watered, it retains all natural wood vanillins and essential corn oils responsible for its unctuous, syrupy weight on the mid-palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eEvery bottle offered through \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is sourced exclusively via verified allocation paths, vault-preserved under optimal temperature baselines, and meticulously verified for seal integrity before dispatch. Shipments are packaged in heavily protective single-bottle container cartons and require an age-verified 21+ adult signature at delivery. Review our standards via \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003emaking sure a bottle is genuine\u003c\/a\u003e, explore \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eorder storage and dispatch\u003c\/a\u003e, and study \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe listing checks we run\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:0;\"\u003eWhat proof is E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 10?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBatch 10 is bottled at 127.3 proof (63.65% ABV), uncut and unfiltered, from 2021. No batch number appears on the label, so the proof identifies it — but 127.3 is not unique, so the laser code (L21) confirms 2021. The figure is whatever the barrels yielded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:18px;\"\u003eHow do you tell E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 10 from the 2024 and 2025 batches?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThree releases share the 127.3 proof — the 2021 Batch 10, the 2024 Batch 13, and one of the 2025 Batch 14 bottlings — so the proof alone won't separate them. The laser code etched near the base of the bottle does: the first characters give the bottling year, and Batch 10 reads L21 for 2021 (the 2024 release reads L24, the 2025 release L25). Batch 10 is the earliest and scarcest of the three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-10#product\",\n \"name\": \"Colonel E.H. 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Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — Batch 9, 130.3 Proof","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mw-master-container{\n --mw-accent: #BF9310; \/* gold-yellow foil — signature master palette *\/\n --mw-glow: #C24A12; \/* amber liquid\/label — signature master palette *\/\n --mw-bg: #140F0C; \/* deep brown-black — signature master palette *\/\n --mw-text:#e0e0e0; --mw-muted:#b8b8b8; --mw-hair:#222;\n font-family: inherit; background:var(--mw-bg); color:var(--mw-text);\n line-height:1.7; padding:24px; margin-bottom:60px;\n}\n.mw-master-container .mw-h3{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase;\n font-size:0.9rem; letter-spacing:2px; margin-top:40px; display:block;\n border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow); padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:20px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-decoration:none; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent:hover{ color:#fff; text-decoration:underline; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-info-box{ background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mw-bg) 0%, var(--mw-glow) 100%);\n padding:25px; margin:25px 0; border-radius:0 4px 4px 0; border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n border-left:4px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container .mw-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:30px; margin:30px 0; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding:25px;\n border:1px solid var(--mw-glow); border-radius:4px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:15px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td{ padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n color:#ccc; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td:first-child{ font-weight:bold; width:38%; color:var(--mw-accent);\n text-transform:uppercase; font-size:0.75rem; letter-spacing:1px; }\n.mw-master-container details{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n border-radius:4px; margin-bottom:15px; }\n.mw-master-container summary{ padding:18px; color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; cursor:pointer;\n outline:none; list-style:none; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;\n text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.85rem; }\n.mw-master-container summary::after{ content:'+'; font-size:1.2rem; color:var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open]{ border:1px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open] summary::after{ content:'-'; }\n.mw-master-container .details-content{ padding:0 20px 20px 20px; font-size:0.95rem; }\n@media (max-width:768px){ .mw-master-container .mw-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TL;DR (speakable, GEO) --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eColonel \u003cstrong\u003eE.H. Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel Proof Batch 9 is the 2020 release, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 130.3 proof (65.15% ABV) — the ninth in the line, and the first batch back over 130 proof since the 2013 release. A \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e low-rye bourbon reviewers call grounded and classic, it leads with buttered pecans, dark brown sugar, tobacco, and oak. \u003cstrong\u003eE.H. Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel Proof shows no batch number; the 130.3 proof, held by no other release, identifies it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eUncut and unfiltered barrel proof structural density tracking at 130.3 proof (65.15% ABV).\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe official ninth master release installment of the highly coveted annual small-batch sequence, allocated in 2020.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eStands as the historic milestone that broke a seven-year streak of sub-130 proof expressions, climbing back to peak cask strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eClassic, heavily grounded flavor architecture highlighting rich buttered pecans, dense brown sugar, old tobacco leaf, and massive oak extractives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBecause 130.3 proof is completely unique to the Batch 9 footprint, it serves as its own definitive signature along the glass-etched L20 line stamp. Crafted from low-rye Mash Bill #1 inside \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e (DSP-KY-113).\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toasted buttered pecans, dark brown molasses sugar, and deep pipe tobacco merge with thick oak tannins, accented by dark raspberry and crisp red apple skins underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-velocity heat balanced by immense grounding; velvety soft brown sugar and macerated dark fruits transition to vanilla bean paste, heavy seasoned wood oak, and deep burnt caramel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Substantially long and warming, leaning into refreshing minty menthol, toasted coffee beans, and cinnamon-nut structures before drying out on clean oak char.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eBatch 9 remains a cornerstone vintage for collectors pursuing the unblended series at its absolute structural maximum. Praised for delivering a traditional, heavy-sugar weight that masterfully buffers its high ethanol velocity, it represents a rock-solid, incredibly consistent blending profile that completely eliminates batch-variation risk. It captures the timeline directly succeeding \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-8\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eBatch 8, the 2019 release\u003c\/a\u003e. Evaluate alternative allocations inside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe other E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof batches\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e (DSP-KY-113), \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e130.3 proof · 65.15% ABV (Barrel Strength Cask Run)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch Hierarchy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 9 (No printed numerical index; unique 130.3 configuration combined with L20 glass code verifies year)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye Core Platform \u0026lt; 10% Rye)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (Non-Age-Stated; harvested from select warehouse wood barrels aged ~7–10 years)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompletely Uncut · Non-Chill-Filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease History\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 9 — 2020 Master Allocation Run\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistinction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst batch back over 130 proof since 2013; celebrated for its steady, classic, un-flashy mouthfeel parameters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eBecause standard signature yellow labels preserve historic 19th-century aesthetics without displaying batch numerals, authentication of Batch 9 relies completely on auditing the glass matrix. Look for the distinct 130.3 proof index on the face combined with an \"L20\" laser stamp line near the lower baseline to verify this specific 2020 allocation. Every bottle includes the signature ochre-yellow presentation tube. Protect asset status by cellaring upright inside a dark vault shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eDrawn from the same low-rye mash platform celebrated for its deep complexity, Batch 9 spent up to a decade resting inside the brick-and-wood confines of the producer's century-old warehouse network. Filled straight to glass completely uncut and un-watered, it retains all natural wood vanillins and essential corn oils responsible for its unctuous, syrupy weight on the mid-palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eEvery bottle offered through \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is sourced exclusively via verified allocation paths, vault-preserved under optimal temperature baselines, and meticulously verified for seal integrity before dispatch. Shipments are packaged in heavily protective single-bottle container cartons and require an age-verified 21+ adult signature at delivery. Review our standards via \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe bottle vetting we do\u003c\/a\u003e, explore \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eholding and shipping your order\u003c\/a\u003e, and study \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ewhat we put in a listing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:0;\"\u003eWhat proof is E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 9?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBatch 9 is bottled at 130.3 proof (65.15% ABV), uncut and unfiltered, from 2020. The label carries no batch number, so the proof identifies it, and 130.3 is unique to Batch 9 (laser code L20). The figure is what the barrels gave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:18px;\"\u003eIs E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 9 a high-proof release?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eYes — at 130.3 proof, the 2020 Batch 9 is the first \u003cstrong\u003eE.H. Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel Proof to climb back over 130 since the 2013 release (Batch 2); the six batches in between all came in under 130. Reviewers describe it as grounded and classic rather than flashy — buttered pecans, dark brown sugar, tobacco, and oak, drinking a touch heavier than its neighbors — and note its consistency, with little risk of a weak batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-9#product\",\n \"name\": \"Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 9\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-9.jpg\",\n \"description\": \"E.H. 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Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — Batch 8, 129.3 Proof","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mw-master-container{\n --mw-accent: #BF9310; \/* gold-yellow foil — signature master palette *\/\n --mw-glow: #C24A12; \/* amber liquid\/label — signature master palette *\/\n --mw-bg: #140F0C; \/* deep brown-black — signature master palette *\/\n --mw-text:#e0e0e0; --mw-muted:#b8b8b8; --mw-hair:#222;\n font-family: inherit; background:var(--mw-bg); color:var(--mw-text);\n line-height:1.7; padding:24px; margin-bottom:60px;\n}\n.mw-master-container .mw-h3{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase;\n font-size:0.9rem; letter-spacing:2px; margin-top:40px; display:block;\n border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow); padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:20px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-decoration:none; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent:hover{ color:#fff; text-decoration:underline; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-info-box{ background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mw-bg) 0%, var(--mw-glow) 100%);\n padding:25px; margin:25px 0; border-radius:0 4px 4px 0; border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n border-left:4px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container .mw-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:30px; margin:30px 0; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding:25px;\n border:1px solid var(--mw-glow); border-radius:4px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:15px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td{ padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n color:#ccc; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td:first-child{ font-weight:bold; width:38%; color:var(--mw-accent);\n text-transform:uppercase; font-size:0.75rem; letter-spacing:1px; }\n.mw-master-container details{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n border-radius:4px; margin-bottom:15px; }\n.mw-master-container summary{ padding:18px; color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; cursor:pointer;\n outline:none; list-style:none; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;\n text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.85rem; }\n.mw-master-container summary::after{ content:'+'; font-size:1.2rem; color:var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open]{ border:1px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open] summary::after{ content:'-'; }\n.mw-master-container .details-content{ padding:0 20px 20px 20px; font-size:0.95rem; }\n@media (max-width:768px){ .mw-master-container .mw-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TL;DR (speakable, GEO) --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eColonel \u003cstrong\u003eE.H. Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel Proof Batch 8 is the 2019 release, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 129.3 proof (64.65% ABV) — the eighth in the line. A \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e low-rye bourbon, it carries the line's classic profile: caramel and vanilla over oak, with dark fruit, tobacco, and a rye-like spice. \u003cstrong\u003eE.H. Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel Proof prints no batch number; the 129.3 proof, which belongs to no other release, identifies it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eUncut and unfiltered barrel proof structural density tracking at 129.3 proof (64.65% ABV).\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe official eighth master release installment of the highly coveted annual small-batch sequence, allocated in 2019.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eExhibits the brand's textbook signature unblended framework, celebrated for rock-solid character stability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eRich, highly dependable flavor parameters centering sweet caramel, soft vanilla cream, toasted oak, and spicy rye.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eUnlike alternative vintages that share historical proof positions, the 129.3 index uniquely isolates this 2019 vintage on its own. Crafted from low-rye Mash Bill #1 inside \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e (DSP-KY-113).\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm caramelized brown sugar and rich vanilla bean paste emerge over seasoned white oak tannins, rounded out by subtle trace hints of macerated dark orchard fruit and dry tobacco leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly consistent and comforting; decadent vanilla custard and heavily toasted barrel woods balance sharp cinnamon bark, dark honeycomb, and cracked black pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warming, and cleanly structured, letting a distinct rye spice and faint traces of dark stone fruit taper gently out over an elegant caramel char baseline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eBatch 8 holds down a textbook foundational anchor point right in the heart of the distillery's cask-strength historical lineup. Highly regarded for offering the exact wood-and-spice architecture that built the series' critical prestige, it maps zero batch-variation risk for purists demanding absolute stylistic consistency. It directly precedes the high-proof breakout loop of the 2020 run. Cross-examine chronological lineage milestones directly by clicking back to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-7\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eBatch 7, the bold 2018 release\u003c\/a\u003e, or check out \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe complete E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof lineup\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e (DSP-KY-113), \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e129.3 proof · 64.65% ABV (Barrel Strength Cask Run)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch Hierarchy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 8 (No printed numerical index; unique 129.3 configuration matching the L19 glass laser stamp confirms year)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye Core Platform Core)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (Non-Age-Stated; harvested from select warehouse wood barrels aged ~7–10 years)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompletely Uncut · Non-Chill-Filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease History\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 8 — 2019 Master Allocation Run\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistinction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEndored for flawless execution of classical profile markers; identified fully via independent proof index\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eBecause standard signature yellow labels preserve historic 19th-century aesthetics without displaying batch numerals, authentication of Batch 8 relies on auditing the physical face parameters. Because its 129.3 entry is completely non-twinned elsewhere in the library sequence, identifying this bottle can be cleanly settled by proof configuration alone, corroborated by the lower L19 glass laser line. Every bottle includes the signature ochre-yellow presentation tube. Protect asset status by cellaring upright inside a dark vault shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eDrawn from the same low-rye mash platform celebrated for its deep complexity, Batch 8 spent up to a decade resting inside the brick-and-wood confines of the producer's century-old warehouse network. Filled straight to glass completely uncut and un-watered, it retains all natural wood vanillins and essential corn oils responsible for its unctuous, syrupy weight on the mid-palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eEvery bottle offered through \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is sourced exclusively via verified allocation paths, vault-preserved under optimal temperature baselines, and meticulously verified for seal integrity before dispatch. Shipments are packaged in heavily protective single-bottle container cartons and require an age-verified 21+ adult signature at delivery. Review our complete protocols via \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003econfirming a bottle is what it claims\u003c\/a\u003e, explore \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eprotective storage and shipping\u003c\/a\u003e, and study \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ehow we build a listing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:0;\"\u003eWhat proof is E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 8?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBatch 8 is bottled at 129.3 proof (64.65% ABV), uncut and unfiltered, from 2019. There is no batch number on the label, so the proof identifies it (laser code L19). It is the strength the barrels produced, not a target.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:18px;\"\u003eIs the 129.3 proof unique to E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 8?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eYes — 129.3 proof belongs to Batch 8 alone across the line, so the proof on the label is enough to identify the 2019 release; the laser code (L19) confirms it. That isn't true of every batch — a few share a proof with a later release and need the laser code to tell them apart — but Batch 8 is not one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-8#product\",\n \"name\": \"Colonel E.H. 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Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — Batch 7, 129.7 Proof","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mw-master-container{\n --mw-accent: #BF9310; \/* gold-yellow foil — signature master palette *\/\n --mw-glow: #C24A12; \/* amber liquid\/label — signature master palette *\/\n --mw-bg: #140F0C; \/* deep brown-black — signature master palette *\/\n --mw-text:#e0e0e0; --mw-muted:#b8b8b8; --mw-hair:#222;\n font-family: inherit; background:var(--mw-bg); color:var(--mw-text);\n line-height:1.7; padding:24px; margin-bottom:60px;\n}\n.mw-master-container .mw-h3{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase;\n font-size:0.9rem; letter-spacing:2px; margin-top:40px; display:block;\n border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow); padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:20px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-decoration:none; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent:hover{ color:#fff; text-decoration:underline; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-info-box{ background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mw-bg) 0%, var(--mw-glow) 100%);\n padding:25px; margin:25px 0; border-radius:0 4px 4px 0; border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n border-left:4px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container .mw-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:30px; margin:30px 0; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding:25px;\n border:1px solid var(--mw-glow); border-radius:4px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:15px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td{ padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n color:#ccc; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td:first-child{ font-weight:bold; width:38%; color:var(--mw-accent);\n text-transform:uppercase; font-size:0.75rem; letter-spacing:1px; }\n.mw-master-container details{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n border-radius:4px; margin-bottom:15px; }\n.mw-master-container summary{ padding:18px; color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; cursor:pointer;\n outline:none; list-style:none; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;\n text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.85rem; }\n.mw-master-container summary::after{ content:'+'; font-size:1.2rem; color:var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open]{ border:1px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open] summary::after{ content:'-'; }\n.mw-master-container .details-content{ padding:0 20px 20px 20px; font-size:0.95rem; }\n@media (max-width:768px){ .mw-master-container .mw-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TL;DR (speakable, GEO) --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eColonel \u003cstrong\u003eE.H. Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel Proof Batch 7 is the 2018 release, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 129.7 proof (64.85% ABV) — the seventh in the line. A \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e low-rye bourbon reviewers called bold and deep rather than easy-going, it builds rich vanilla, dark baked fruit, and musty oak into an exceptionally long, rye-spiced finish. The label shows no batch number; the 129.7 proof, matched by no other release, identifies it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eUncut and unfiltered barrel proof structural density tracking at 129.7 proof (64.85% ABV).\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe official seventh master release installment of the highly coveted annual small-batch sequence, allocated in 2018.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDistinguished across enthusiast panels as an intensely bold, muscular expression built for deep contemplation rather than casual sipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePresents complex flavour layers of raw vanilla bean, dark stewed fruits, toasted grains, and dry, musty rickhouse oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBecause 129.7 proof stands as an entirely non-twinned index across portfolio history, it serves as its own signature marker alongside the L18 glass code. Crafted from low-rye Mash Bill #1 inside \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e (DSP-KY-113).\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Initial high-proof ethanol notes peel back to reveal deep vanillins, heavily toasted grains, dark baked orchard fruits, unrefined caramel, and rich tobacco over musty cellar oak wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unapologetically deep and structural; oily waves of Madagascar vanilla paste and dark prune jam are heavily punctuated by dry barrel wood tannins and a building rye spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally long, drying, and warm; complex notes of baking spices, seasoned wood, and dark spiced fruits linger behind a punchy punch of cinnamon-candy sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eBatch 7 represents one of the line's most uncompromising expressions, highly prized for delivering a deep, wood-forward frame that masterfully challenges cask-strength purists. At 129.7 proof, the initial alcohol velocity demands intentional aeration or a slow drop of water to properly unlock its fully-defined flavor complexities. It maps cleanly into your store vertical directly following \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-6\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eBatch 6, the 2017 release\u003c\/a\u003e. Explore alternative proof limits inside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eall the E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof releases\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e (DSP-KY-113), \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e129.7 proof · 64.85% ABV (Barrel Strength Cask Run)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch Hierarchy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 7 (No printed numerical index; unique 129.7 proof configuration matched against L18 glass code confirms year)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye Core Platform \u0026lt; 10% Rye)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (Non-Age-Stated; harvested from select warehouse wood barrels aged ~7–10 years)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompletely Uncut · Non-Chill-Filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease History\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 7 — 2018 Master Allocation Run\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistinction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLauded for its exceptional structural depth; carries a highly complex, long-finishing rye spice footprint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eBecause standard signature yellow labels preserve historic 19th-century aesthetics without displaying batch numerals, authentication of Batch 7 relies on auditing the physical face parameters. Because its 129.7 entry is completely non-twinned elsewhere in the library sequence, identifying this bottle can be cleanly settled by proof configuration alone, corroborated by the lower L18 glass laser line. Every bottle includes the signature ochre-yellow presentation tube. Protect asset status by cellaring upright inside a dark vault shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eDrawn from the same low-rye mash platform celebrated for its deep complexity, Batch 7 spent up to a decade resting inside the brick-and-wood confines of the producer's century-old warehouse network. Filled straight to glass completely uncut and un-watered, it retains all natural wood vanillins and essential corn oils responsible for its unctuous, syrupy weight on the mid-palate, completely skipping any modern chill-filtration cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TRUST ACCORDION DEPLOYMENT --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eEvery bottle offered through \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is sourced exclusively via verified allocation paths, vault-preserved under optimal temperature baselines, and meticulously verified for seal integrity before dispatch. Shipments are packaged in heavily protective single-bottle container cartons and require an age-verified 21+ adult signature at delivery. Review our complete protocols via \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour checks on each bottle\u003c\/a\u003e, explore \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ehow the vault handles orders\u003c\/a\u003e, and study \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe standard each listing meets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:0;\"\u003eWhat proof is E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 7?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBatch 7 is bottled at 129.7 proof (64.85% ABV), uncut and unfiltered, from 2018. With no batch number on the label, the proof is the identifier, and 129.7 is unique to Batch 7 (laser code L18). It reflects the barrels rather than a chosen strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:18px;\"\u003eIs E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 7 an easy pour?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eNo — reviewers describe Batch 7 as a bold, deep bourbon, not a casual sipper. It opens with ethanol that gives way to rich vanilla, toasted grain, dark baked fruit, caramel, tobacco, and dry, musty oak, then carries an exceptionally long finish of heat, rye spice, spiced fruit, and a hint of cinnamon-candy sweetness. The flavors are well-defined and keep developing in the glass, but at 129.7 proof there is real heat to work through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-7#product\",\n \"name\": \"Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 7\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-7.jpg\",\n \"description\": \"E.H. 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Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel Proof Batch 6 is the 2017 release, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 128.1 proof (64.05% ABV) — the sixth in the line. A \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e low-rye bourbon, it leads with butterscotch and sweet baked goods on the nose and turns to cherry cola and oak on the palate, a slightly different lean from the cherry-forward batches around it. \u003cstrong\u003eE.H. Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel Proof carries no batch number; the 128.1 proof, held by no other release, identifies it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eUncut and unfiltered barrel proof structural density tracking at 128.1 proof (64.05% ABV).\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe official sixth master release installment of the highly coveted annual small-batch sequence, allocated in 2017.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDistinguished across enthusiast panels for its highly unique butterscotch-and-bakery nose parameters rather than standard heavy fruit dominance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eRich, highly enjoyable flavor matrix displaying sweet cherry cola, licorice, brown sugar, and baking spices over oak and leather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBecause 128.1 proof stands as a completely non-twinned registration ceiling across history, it serves as its own definitive signature along the glass-etched L17 code. Crafted from low-rye Mash Bill #1 inside \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e (DSP-KY-113).\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominant butterscotch candies and sweet unctuous baked goods—dark brown molasses sugar, nutmeg, and grated cinnamon—with cherry elements held subtly in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep and coating; distinct cherry cola notes and black licorice strings develop cleanly over rich seasoned oak woods and sweet bakery kitchen spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and structurally clean; drying oak tannins and seasoned leather trail gently past the swallow, leaving lingering notes of dark cherry drop and wild honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eBatch 6 occupies a highly interesting position across the unblended vertical, celebrated for trading traditional heavy cherry forwardness for a softer dessert sweetness that appeals massively to casual drinkers. At 128.1 proof, it manages its alcohol velocity with remarkable grace, offering a balanced entry that maps zero batch-variation risk. It captures the timeline directly succeeding \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-5\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eBatch 5, the last of the early run\u003c\/a\u003e. Track alternative proof allocations across the entire collection index via \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof series\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e (DSP-KY-113), \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128.1 proof · 64.05% ABV (Barrel Strength Cask Run)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch Hierarchy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 6 (No printed numerical index; unique 128.1 proof configuration matched against L17 glass laser stamp confirms year)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye Core Platform Core)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (Non-Age-Stated; harvested from select warehouse wood barrels aged ~7–10 years)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompletely Uncut · Non-Chill-Filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease History\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 6 — 2017 Master Allocation Run\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistinction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLauded for its beautiful, sweet butterscotch-led nose architecture; highly balanced proof integration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eBecause standard signature yellow labels preserve historic 19th-century aesthetics without displaying batch numerals, authentication of Batch 6 relies on auditing the physical face parameters. Because its 128.1 entry is completely non-twinned elsewhere in the library sequence, identifying this bottle can be cleanly settled by proof configuration alone, corroborated by the lower L17 glass laser line. Every bottle includes the signature ochre-yellow presentation tube. Protect asset status by cellaring upright inside a dark vault shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eDrawn from the same low-rye mash platform celebrated for its deep complexity, Batch 6 spent up to a decade resting inside the brick-and-wood confines of the producer's century-old warehouse network. Filled straight to glass completely uncut and un-watered, it retains all natural wood vanillins and essential corn oils responsible for its unctuous, syrupy weight on the mid-palate, completely skipping any modern chill-filtration cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TRUST ACCORDION DEPLOYMENT --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eEvery bottle offered through \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is sourced exclusively via verified allocation paths, vault-preserved under optimal temperature baselines, and meticulously verified for seal integrity before dispatch. Shipments are packaged in heavily protective single-bottle container cartons and require an age-verified 21+ adult signature at delivery. Review our complete protocols via \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe way we confirm a bottle\u003c\/a\u003e, explore \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003esecure storage and handling\u003c\/a\u003e, and study \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ehow a listing gets written\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:0;\"\u003eWhat proof is E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 6?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBatch 6 is bottled at 128.1 proof (64.05% ABV), uncut and unfiltered, from 2017. The label shows no batch number, so the proof identifies it, and 128.1 belongs to Batch 6 alone (laser code L17). The figure is whatever the barrels gave, not a set target.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:18px;\"\u003eHow is E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 6 regarded?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eBatch 6 is generally seen as a solid, sweet-leaning release rather than the line's most complex. Reviewers single out a butterscotch-forward nose — with the cherry that defines many batches sitting in the background — over a palate of cherry cola, licorice, dark brown sugar, and baking spice, finishing on oak and a little leather. It is well liked for that butterscotch character, if not ranked among the most layered batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-6#product\",\n \"name\": \"Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 6\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-6.jpg\",\n \"description\": \"E.H. 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Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel Proof Batch 5 is the May 2016 release, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 127.5 proof (63.75% ABV) — the fifth in the line and the last of its early run. A \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e low-rye bourbon that reviewers found well balanced, it shows peanut brittle, roasted corn, leather, and caramel with a black-cherry edge. \u003cstrong\u003eE.H. Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel Proof carries no batch number; the 127.5 proof, used by no other batch, identifies it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eUncut and unfiltered barrel proof structural density tracking at 127.5 proof (63.75% ABV).\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe official fifth master release installment of the highly coveted annual small-batch sequence, allocated in May 2016.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eServes as the final bookend to the brand's early structural run spanning from 2012 through 2016.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAcclaimed by trade review panels as the single most balanced and integrated expression among the first five releases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBecause 127.5 proof stands as an entirely non-twinned registration ceiling across history, it serves as its own definitive signature along the glass-etched L16 code. Crafted from low-rye Mash Bill #1 inside \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e (DSP-KY-113).\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crunchy peanut brittle, heavily toasted sweet corn, and weathered farm leather merge with an elegant layer of rich, dark orchard fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied, unctuous, and texturally rich; an initial bright grassy entry expands beautifully into deep burnt caramel, cotton candy, seasoned oak woods, and cherry cola.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, coating, and remarkably graceful; drying oak tannins and sweet caramel trail slowly past the swallow before exiting on a final splash of wild black cherry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eBatch 5 stands as a monumental landmark vintage, concluding the highly sought-after foundational era of the unblended small-batch library. Revered for its exceptional structural integration that perfectly tempers its massive alcohol velocity, it serves as a primary benchmark for cask-strength enthusiasts evaluating the line's historic maturation arc. It directly sets the stage for the next chronological step, succeeding \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-4\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eBatch 4, the softest early batch\u003c\/a\u003e. Explore alternative profile limits across the entire vertical index via \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e (DSP-KY-113), \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e127.5 proof · 63.75% ABV (Barrel Strength Cask Run)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch Hierarchy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 5 (No printed numerical index; unique 127.5 proof configuration matched against L16 glass laser stamp confirms year)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye Core Platform Core)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (Non-Age-Stated; harvested from select warehouse wood barrels aged ~7–10 years)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompletely Uncut · Non-Chill-Filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease History\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 5 — May 2016 Master Allocation Run\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistinction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe concluding release of the iconic early run; widely celebrated as the most balanced vintage of the first five iterations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eBecause standard signature yellow labels preserve historic 19th-century aesthetics without displaying batch numerals, authentication of Batch 5 relies on auditing the physical face parameters. Because its 127.5 entry is completely non-twinned elsewhere in the library sequence, identifying this bottle can be cleanly settled by proof configuration alone, corroborated by the lower L16 glass laser line. Every bottle includes the signature ochre-yellow presentation tube. Protect asset status by cellaring upright inside a dark vault shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eDrawn from the same low-rye mash platform celebrated for its deep complexity, Batch 5 spent up to a decade resting inside the brick-and-wood confines of the producer's century-old warehouse network. Filled straight to glass completely uncut and un-watered, it retains all natural wood vanillins and essential corn oils responsible for its unctuous, syrupy weight on the mid-palate, completely skipping any modern chill-filtration cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TRUST ACCORDION DEPLOYMENT --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eEvery bottle offered through \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is sourced exclusively via verified allocation paths, vault-preserved under optimal temperature baselines, and meticulously verified for seal integrity before dispatch. Shipments are packaged in heavily protective single-bottle container cartons and require an age-verified 21+ adult signature at delivery. Review our complete protocols via \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ebottle authentication\u003c\/a\u003e, explore \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ehow we store and send orders\u003c\/a\u003e, and study \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour listing standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:0;\"\u003eWhat proof is E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 5?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBatch 5 is bottled at 127.5 proof (63.75% ABV), uncut and unfiltered, released in May 2016. No batch number appears on the label, so the proof identifies it, and 127.5 is unique to Batch 5 (laser code L16). The figure reflects the barrels rather than a fixed target.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:18px;\"\u003eWhat does E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 5 taste like?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eReviewers describe Batch 5 as the most balanced of the early releases: a nose of peanut brittle, roasted corn, and leather; a full-bodied palate that opens grassy and sweetens toward caramel, cotton candy, oak, and cola with a little water; and a finish of oak and caramel with a splash of black cherry fading to soft fruit. At 127.5 proof it lands big but, as the reviews put it, leaves gracefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-5#product\",\n \"name\": \"Colonel E.H. 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Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — Batch 4, 127.2 Proof","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mw-master-container{\n --mw-accent: #BF9310; \/* gold-yellow foil — signature master palette *\/\n --mw-glow: #C24A12; \/* amber liquid\/label — signature master palette *\/\n --mw-bg: #140F0C; \/* deep brown-black — signature master palette *\/\n --mw-text:#e0e0e0; --mw-muted:#b8b8b8; --mw-hair:#222;\n font-family: inherit; background:var(--mw-bg); color:var(--mw-text);\n line-height:1.7; padding:24px; margin-bottom:60px;\n}\n.mw-master-container .mw-h3{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase;\n font-size:0.9rem; letter-spacing:2px; margin-top:40px; display:block;\n border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow); padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:20px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-decoration:none; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent:hover{ color:#fff; text-decoration:underline; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-info-box{ background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mw-bg) 0%, var(--mw-glow) 100%);\n padding:25px; margin:25px 0; border-radius:0 4px 4px 0; border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n border-left:4px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container .mw-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:30px; margin:30px 0; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding:25px;\n border:1px solid var(--mw-glow); border-radius:4px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:15px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td{ padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n color:#ccc; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td:first-child{ font-weight:bold; width:38%; color:var(--mw-accent);\n text-transform:uppercase; font-size:0.75rem; letter-spacing:1px; }\n.mw-master-container details{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n border-radius:4px; margin-bottom:15px; }\n.mw-master-container summary{ padding:18px; color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; cursor:pointer;\n outline:none; list-style:none; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;\n text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.85rem; }\n.mw-master-container summary::after{ content:'+'; font-size:1.2rem; color:var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open]{ border:1px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open] summary::after{ content:'-'; }\n.mw-master-container .details-content{ padding:0 20px 20px 20px; font-size:0.95rem; }\n@media (max-width:768px){ .mw-master-container .mw-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TL;DR (speakable, GEO) --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eColonel \u003cstrong\u003eE.H. Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel Proof Batch 4 is the 2015 release, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 127.2 proof (63.60% ABV) — the lowest strength of the early run and the most approachable of the first five. A \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e low-rye bourbon leaning on caramel, butterscotch, and orchard fruit, it carries the same 127.2 proof the line returned to in 2025, so the laser code (L15) places this one in 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe lowest registered proof boundary of the early foundational run — 127.2 (63.60% ABV) — completely uncut and unfiltered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe official fourth master release installment of the highly coveted annual small-batch sequence, allocated in 2015.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eWidely celebrated across enthusiast circles as the gentlest, most approachable configuration of the first five iterations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDensely layered flavor architecture highlighting sweet caramel, rich butterscotch, and stewed orchard fruit over a soft, sippable body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBecause the 2025 allocation cycle returned to this exact 127.2 profile, auditing the physical glass-etched L15 code is necessary to identify this true 2015 vintage. Crafted from low-rye Mash Bill #1 inside \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e (DSP-KY-113).\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intensely sweet caramel corn and rich vanilla bean butterscotch emerge alongside warm stewed orchard apples, soft dark honey, and a light background hint of seasoned wood oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sugar-sweet, coating, and texturally velvety; dense layers of buttery brown sugar, candy corn, and caramelized apples ride softly across the tongue with beautifully restrained heat velocity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium in overall length, exceptionally sweet, and gentle; soft oak wood tannins fade away into clean close notes of lingering dark stone fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eBatch 4 holds a uniquely forgiving position within the library's cask-strength landscape, heavily lauded for delivering a classic, dessert-forward sweetness that masterfully buffers its high proof without requiring aggressive water dilution. It marks a fascinating stylistic pivot point in early unblended history, stepping down noticeably in heat from its high-proof predecessors. It slots cleanly into your store vertical directly following \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-3\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eBatch 3, the first under 130\u003c\/a\u003e. Explore alternative proof limits across the entire vertical index via the rest of the \u003cstrong\u003eE.H. Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel Proof batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e (DSP-KY-113), \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e127.2 proof · 63.60% ABV (Barrel Strength Cask Run)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch Hierarchy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 4 (No printed numerical index; 127.2 proof configuration twinned with 2025; L15 glass code confirms year)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye Core Platform Matrix \u0026lt; 10% Rye)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (Non-Age-Stated; harvested from select casks matured an estimated 7–10 years)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompletely Uncut · Non-Chill-Filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease History\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 4 — 2015 Foundational Allocation Run\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistinction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe lowest proof tier of the early foundational run; highly prized for its forgiving, caramel-forward architecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBatch 4 represents a critically important historical bookend within the early unblended lineage—the 2015 bottling, fourth in the line, and significantly scarcer than contemporary releases. Because its 127.2 entry was later replicated a decade later, verifying the physical glass laser code near the lower base remains paramount to guarantee true vintage value. Protect asset integrity by cellaring upright inside a dark vault shelf away from sunlight loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- RECOMMENDED SERVING --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAt 127.2 proof it stands as the single most forgiving allocation of the early run, allowing its core layers of dense caramel and buttery brown sugars to be effortlessly enjoyed completely neat. While it takes water beautifully to amplify its spicy oak sub-notes, it requires zero taming. Pour neat into fine crystal ware and observe its transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBatch 4 is built entirely on the distillery's celebrated low-rye mash platform—the exact grain recipe shared with legendary expressions like George T. Stagg, separated fundamentally by barrel age parameters—distilled at DSP-KY-113 in \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e, and matured inside the brick-and-wood walls of Colonel Taylor's century-old warehouses. The 2015 vintage carries zero age statement and was packaged straight to glass completely uncut and unfiltered at 127.2 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle offered through \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is sourced exclusively via verified allocation paths, vault-preserved under optimal temperature baselines, and meticulously verified for seal integrity before dispatch. Shipments are packaged in heavily protective single-bottle container cartons and require an age-verified 21+ adult signature at delivery. Review our complete storefront protocols via \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe checks before a bottle ships\u003c\/a\u003e, explore \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ecareful storage and dispatch\u003c\/a\u003e, and study \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ewhat each listing must meet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:0;\"\u003eWhat proof is E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 4?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBatch 4 is bottled at 127.2 proof (63.60% ABV), uncut and unfiltered — the lowest proof of the line's first five batches. The 2025 release also came in at 127.2, so the proof doesn't separate them on its own; the laser code does, and Batch 4 reads L15 for 2015. It is the strength the barrels delivered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:18px;\"\u003eIs E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 4 more approachable?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eAt 127.2 proof, Batch 4 is the gentlest of the line's first five batches — well below the 134.5 and 135.4 of the opening pair — and reviewers find the strength sits softly for a barrel-proof bourbon, with caramel, butterscotch, and stewed-fruit sweetness. It is an easier pour than the early high-proof releases, though still bottled uncut and unfiltered at full barrel strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-4#product\",\n \"name\": \"Colonel E.H. 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Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — Batch 3, 129.0 Proof","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mw-master-container{\n --mw-accent: #BF9310; \/* gold-yellow foil — signature master palette *\/\n --mw-glow: #C24A12; \/* amber liquid\/label — signature master palette *\/\n --mw-bg: #140F0C; \/* deep brown-black — signature master palette *\/\n --mw-text:#e0e0e0; --mw-muted:#b8b8b8; --mw-hair:#222;\n font-family: inherit; background:var(--mw-bg); color:var(--mw-text);\n line-height:1.7; padding:24px; margin-bottom:60px;\n}\n.mw-master-container .mw-h3{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase;\n font-size:0.9rem; letter-spacing:2px; margin-top:40px; display:block;\n border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow); padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:20px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-decoration:none; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent:hover{ color:#fff; text-decoration:underline; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-info-box{ background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mw-bg) 0%, var(--mw-glow) 100%);\n padding:25px; margin:25px 0; border-radius:0 4px 4px 0; border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n border-left:4px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container .mw-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:30px; margin:30px 0; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding:25px;\n border:1px solid var(--mw-glow); border-radius:4px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:15px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td{ padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n color:#ccc; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td:first-child{ font-weight:bold; width:38%; color:var(--mw-accent);\n text-transform:uppercase; font-size:0.75rem; letter-spacing:1px; }\n.mw-master-container details{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n border-radius:4px; margin-bottom:15px; }\n.mw-master-container summary{ padding:18px; color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; cursor:pointer;\n outline:none; list-style:none; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;\n text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.85rem; }\n.mw-master-container summary::after{ content:'+'; font-size:1.2rem; color:var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open]{ border:1px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open] summary::after{ content:'-'; }\n.mw-master-container .details-content{ padding:0 20px 20px 20px; font-size:0.95rem; }\n@media (max-width:768px){ .mw-master-container .mw-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TL;DR (speakable, GEO) --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eColonel \u003cstrong\u003eE.H. Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel Proof Batch 3 is the 2014 release, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 129.0 proof (64.50% ABV) — the first batch to step below 130, and a more approachable strength after the blistering first two. A \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e low-rye bourbon with the line's caramel, oak, and baking-spice signature, it shares its 129.0 proof with the 2022 release, so the laser code (L14) — not the proof alone — pins it to 2014.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eUncut and unfiltered barrel proof structural density tracking at 129.0 proof (64.50% ABV) — the first batch under 130.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe official third master release installment of the highly coveted annual small-batch sequence, allocated in 2014.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMarks a historic milestone step downward in raw strength velocity compared to the line's initial high-proof entries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDelivers the portfolio's core signature parameters of rich caramel, wood oak, sweet vanilla, and baking spices at a more accessible proof tier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBecause the 2022 allocation cycle shares this exact 129.0 signature, auditing the physical glass-etched L14 code is necessary to identify this true 2014 vintage. Crafted from low-rye Mash Bill #1 inside \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e (DSP-KY-113).\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich melted caramel and sweet vanilla bean paste over toasted oak wood woodiness, accompanied by a bright floral, slightly fruity orchard lift and soft tobacco leaf trails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly structural and beautifully coating; warm toasty vanilla pudding, dried oak flairs, and sharp peppercorns surround a deep, decadent unrefined caramel core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Substantially long, clean, and warming; a distinct rye-like baking spice blends masterfully with sweet, lingering dark orchard fruits past the swallow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eBatch 3 marks the line's historic initial move toward an integrated, more approachable cask velocity. At 129.0 proof, the 2014 release steps well back from the blistering 134.5 and 135.4 proof bars of the opening pair, while retaining the deep structural integrity that built the brand's critical prestige. It shares its chemical proof twin configuration with the later 2022 run, making laser inspection key. It follows chronology directly succeeding \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-2\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe record-proof Batch 2 release\u003c\/a\u003e. Analyze alternative selections within \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe full E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e (DSP-KY-113), \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e129.0 proof · 64.50% ABV (Barrel Strength Cask Run)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch Hierarchy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 3 (No printed numerical index; 129.0 proof configuration twinned with 2022 vintage; L14 glass laser code confirms year)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye Core Platform Matrix \u0026lt; 10% Rye)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (Non-Age-Stated; harvested from select casks matured an estimated 7–10 years)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompletely Uncut · Non-Chill-Filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease History\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 3 — 2014 Foundational Allocation Run\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistinction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe first unblended installment to dip under the 130 proof ceiling; highly prized for its balanced drinkability metrics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBatch 3 represents a critically rare early-era bookend within the unblended lineage—the 2014 bottling, third in the line, and significantly harder to locate than contemporary print blocks. Because its 129.0 entry was replicated years later, verifying the lower physical glass laser line remains paramount to guarantee true asset authenticity. Protect cellaring conditions by storing upright inside a dark vault shelf away from light paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- RECOMMENDED SERVING --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAt 129.0 proof it presents a beautifully integrated, forgiving cask structure, allowing its core notes of dark vanilla cream and oak to be comfortably enjoyed completely neat. While a short rest in the glass or a slow drop of mineral water effortlessly rounds out its spice tail, it requires zero taming. Pour neat and observe its expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBatch 3 is built entirely on the distillery's celebrated low-rye mash platform—the exact grain recipe shared with legendary expressions like **George T. Stagg**, separated fundamentally by barrel age parameters—distilled at DSP-KY-113 in **Frankfort, Kentucky**, and matured inside the brick-and-wood walls of Colonel Taylor's century-old warehouses. The 2014 vintage carries zero age statement and was packaged straight to glass completely uncut and unfiltered at 129.0 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle offered through \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is sourced exclusively via verified allocation paths, vault-preserved under optimal temperature baselines, and meticulously verified for seal integrity before dispatch. Shipments are packaged in heavily protective single-bottle container cartons and require an age-verified 21+ adult signature at delivery. Review our complete storefront protocols via \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ehow we verify a bottle\u003c\/a\u003e, explore \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003evault storage and delivery\u003c\/a\u003e, and study \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe way a listing is checked\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:0;\"\u003eWhat proof is E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 3?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBatch 3 is bottled at 129.0 proof (64.50% ABV), uncut and unfiltered — the first E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof to come in under 130. Because the 2022 batch is also 129.0, the proof alone doesn't separate them; the laser code does, and Batch 3 reads L14 for 2014. The number is whatever the barrels yielded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:18px;\"\u003eHow do you tell E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 3 from the 2022 batch?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eBoth the 2014 Batch 3 and the 2022 Batch 11 were bottled at 129.0 proof, so the proof alone won't separate them — they're told apart by the laser code etched near the base of the bottle. The first characters give the bottling year: Batch 3 reads L14, the 2022 release reads L22. Batch 3 is the earlier and scarcer of the two, the third release in the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-3#product\",\n \"name\": \"Colonel E.H. 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Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — Batch 2, 135.4 Proof","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mw-master-container{\n --mw-accent: #BF9310; \/* gold-yellow foil — signature master palette *\/\n --mw-glow: #C24A12; \/* amber liquid\/label — signature master palette *\/\n --mw-bg: #140F0C; \/* deep brown-black — signature master palette *\/\n --mw-text:#e0e0e0; --mw-muted:#b8b8b8; --mw-hair:#222;\n font-family: inherit; background:var(--mw-bg); color:var(--mw-text);\n line-height:1.7; padding:24px; margin-bottom:60px;\n}\n.mw-master-container .mw-h3{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase;\n font-size:0.9rem; letter-spacing:2px; margin-top:40px; display:block;\n border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow); padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:20px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-decoration:none; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent:hover{ color:#fff; text-decoration:underline; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-info-box{ background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mw-bg) 0%, var(--mw-glow) 100%);\n padding:25px; margin:25px 0; border-radius:0 4px 4px 0; border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n border-left:4px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container .mw-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:30px; margin:30px 0; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding:25px;\n border:1px solid var(--mw-glow); border-radius:4px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:15px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td{ padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n color:#ccc; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td:first-child{ font-weight:bold; width:38%; color:var(--mw-accent);\n text-transform:uppercase; font-size:0.75rem; letter-spacing:1px; }\n.mw-master-container details{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n border-radius:4px; margin-bottom:15px; }\n.mw-master-container summary{ padding:18px; color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; cursor:pointer;\n outline:none; list-style:none; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;\n text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.85rem; }\n.mw-master-container summary::after{ content:'+'; font-size:1.2rem; color:var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open]{ border:1px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open] summary::after{ content:'-'; }\n.mw-master-container .details-content{ padding:0 20px 20px 20px; font-size:0.95rem; }\n@media (max-width:768px){ .mw-master-container .mw-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TL;DR (speakable, GEO) --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eColonel \u003cstrong\u003eE.H. Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel Proof Batch 2 is the highest-proof release in the line — 135.4 proof (67.70% ABV), uncut and unfiltered, from 2013. The second barrel-proof bottling, it kept the bold \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e low-rye character of the first but ran spicier, with a honey sweetness the original lacked. No batch number appears on an \u003cstrong\u003eE.H. Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel Proof label; the 135.4 proof, unmatched by any other batch, marks it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe line's highest proof ceiling ever recorded — 135.4 proof (67.70% ABV) — bottled completely uncut and unfiltered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe official second master release installment of the highly coveted annual small-batch sequence, allocated in 2013.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDistinguished across enthusiast vertical tastings for showing a significantly punchier barrel spice and an elegant honey-like sweetness absent from the original run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDense flavor layers of dark chocolate flakes, toasted oak, and allspice over caramel apple, candied pecan, and cracked pepper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBecause 135.4 proof stands as an entirely non-twinned registration mark across portfolio history, it serves as its own definitive identifier on the glass alongside the lower L13 code. Crafted from low-rye Mash Bill #1 inside \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e (DSP-KY-113).\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intensely rich and uncompromised; concentrated dark chocolate shards open over heavy seasoned white oak, dark vanilla pod extractives, ground allspice, and a touch of black anise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm, profoundly visceral, and commanding; layers of thick caramel apple reduction and candied orchard pecans melt into pure raw honey, split cinnamon bark, and heavy cracked black pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderately long, structured, and beautifully drying; aromatic waves of fine cigar tobacco leaf and deep wood chars linger cleanly past the swallow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eBatch 2 occupies a historic position as the absolute peak-velocity powerhouse of the unblended small-batch library. Praised for delivering a dense, honey-forward weight that masterfully buffers its immense proof scale, it represents a core milestone entry that many panel reviewers judge to be a superior, more layered pour than the initial debut. It captures the timeline directly succeeding \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-1\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 2012 original release\u003c\/a\u003e. Track alternative proof milestones across the entire collection index via \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eevery E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof batch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e (DSP-KY-113), \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e135.4 proof · 67.70% ABV (Barrel Strength Cask Run) — Highest in Line History\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch Hierarchy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 2 (No printed numerical index; unique 135.4 configuration matched against L13 glass laser stamp confirms year)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye Core Platform Matrix \u0026lt; 10% Rye)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (Non-Age-Stated; harvested from select warehouse wood barrels aged ~7–10 years)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompletely Uncut · Non-Chill-Filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease History\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 2 — 2013 Foundational Allocation Run\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistinction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe all-time proof record-holder for the entire collection series; highly prized for its dark chocolate and honey architecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eBecause standard signature yellow labels preserve historic 19th-century aesthetics without displaying batch numerals, authentication of Batch 2 relies on auditing the physical face parameters. Because its 135.4 entry is completely non-twinned elsewhere in the library sequence, identifying this bottle can be cleanly settled by proof configuration alone, corroborated by the lower L13 glass laser line. Every bottle includes the signature ochre-yellow presentation tube. Protect asset status by cellaring upright inside a dark vault shelf away from light paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eDrawn from the same low-rye mash platform celebrated for its deep complexity, Batch 2 spent up to a decade resting inside the brick-and-wood confines of the producer's century-old warehouse network. Filled straight to glass completely uncut and un-watered, it retains all natural wood vanillins and essential corn oils responsible for its unctuous, syrupy weight on the mid-palate, completely skipping any modern chill-filtration cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TRUST ACCORDION DEPLOYMENT --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eEvery bottle offered through \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is sourced exclusively via verified allocation paths, vault-preserved under optimal temperature baselines, and meticulously verified for seal integrity before dispatch. Shipments are packaged in heavily protective single-bottle container cartons and require an age-verified 21+ adult signature at delivery. Review our complete storefront protocols via \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ehow a bottle clears authentication\u003c\/a\u003e, explore \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003estorage and protective shipping\u003c\/a\u003e, and study \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe standards every listing meets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:0;\"\u003eWhat proof is E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 2?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBatch 2 reaches 135.4 proof (67.70% ABV) — the highest of any E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof batch — bottled uncut and unfiltered. The label shows no batch number, so the proof is the identifier, and 135.4 is matched by no other release (laser code L13). It is whatever the barrels measured, not a set target.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:18px;\"\u003eIs E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 2 the highest proof?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eYes — at 135.4 proof (67.70% ABV), the 2013 Batch 2 is the strongest E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof the line has released, ahead of even the 134.5 original. Reviewers describe it as spicier than Batch 1, with a honey-like sweetness and notes of dark chocolate, oak, allspice, caramel apple, and cracked pepper. The high strength is the draw, though it is reported to drink less sharply than the nose suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-2#product\",\n \"name\": \"Colonel E.H. 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Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — Batch 1, 134.5 Proof","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mw-master-container{\n --mw-accent: #BF9310; \/* gold-yellow foil — signature master palette *\/\n --mw-glow: #C24A12; \/* amber liquid\/label — signature master palette *\/\n --mw-bg: #140F0C; \/* deep brown-black — signature master palette *\/\n --mw-text:#e0e0e0; --mw-muted:#b8b8b8; --mw-hair:#222;\n font-family: inherit; background:var(--mw-bg); color:var(--mw-text);\n line-height:1.7; padding:24px; margin-bottom:60px;\n}\n.mw-master-container .mw-h3{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase;\n font-size:0.9rem; letter-spacing:2px; margin-top:40px; display:block;\n border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow); padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:20px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-decoration:none; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent:hover{ color:#fff; text-decoration:underline; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-info-box{ background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mw-bg) 0%, var(--mw-glow) 100%);\n padding:25px; margin:25px 0; border-radius:0 4px 4px 0; border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n border-left:4px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container .mw-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:30px; margin:30px 0; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding:25px;\n border:1px solid var(--mw-glow); border-radius:4px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:15px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td{ padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n color:#ccc; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td:first-child{ font-weight:bold; width:38%; color:var(--mw-accent);\n text-transform:uppercase; font-size:0.75rem; letter-spacing:1px; }\n.mw-master-container details{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n border-radius:4px; margin-bottom:15px; }\n.mw-master-container summary{ padding:18px; color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; cursor:pointer;\n outline:none; list-style:none; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;\n text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.85rem; }\n.mw-master-container summary::after{ content:'+'; font-size:1.2rem; color:var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open]{ border:1px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open] summary::after{ content:'-'; }\n.mw-master-container .details-content{ padding:0 20px 20px 20px; font-size:0.95rem; }\n@media (max-width:768px){ .mw-master-container .mw-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TL;DR (speakable, GEO) --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eColonel \u003cstrong\u003eE.H. Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel Proof Batch 1 is the original — the first barrel-proof release in the E.H. Taylor line, from 2012 — bottled uncut and unfiltered at 134.5 proof (67.25% ABV). A \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e low-rye bourbon aged in Colonel Taylor's century-old warehouses, it is the most sought-after batch in the line on rarity alone, carrying the rich oak, vanilla, and dark-fruit character of the early releases. \u003cstrong\u003eE.H. Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel Proof prints no batch number; the 134.5 proof — the second-highest the line has reached — identifies it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBottled completely uncut and unfiltered at an immense 134.5 proof (67.25% ABV) — standing as the second-highest cask concentration in line history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe historic, field-initiating debut installment of the celebrated annual unblended sequence, allocated in 2012.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eWidely acknowledged as the ultimate acquisition prize for portfolio completists due to severe structural rarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eA highly robust, high-velocity profile displaying seasoned oak extracts and deep vanilla beans over dark burnt caramels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBecause standard labels display no numerical batch indices, the unique 134.5 layout index paired with an L12 glass etching serves as definitive verification. Crafted from low-rye Mash Bill #1 inside \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e (DSP-KY-113).\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commandingly forward; heavy seasoned oak wood and sweet molasses vanillin push past initial ethanol layers, trailing into rich burnt caramels, toasted marshmallow, and a dark orchard fruit edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Viscous, sweet, and highly intense; an unctuous wave of stewed brown-sugar apples and peanut brittle gives way to bright butterscotch candies, cherry cola, and massive oak extractives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tremendously elongated, drying, and highly warming—serving as a bold, persistent reminder of its true 134.5 proof barrel run velocity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eBatch 1 marks the ultimate milestone origin point of the entire unblended small-batch library. Highly collected for its historical debut status rather than standard tasting scores, it represents a legendary, textbook example of the distillery's low-rye cask platform pushed to near maximum proof volume. It establishes the foundational lineage blueprint directly preceding \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-2\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eBatch 2, the highest-proof release\u003c\/a\u003e. Evaluate alternative historical allocations inside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof line\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e (DSP-KY-113), \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e134.5 proof · 67.25% ABV (Barrel Strength Cask Run) — Second-Highest in Line History\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch Hierarchy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 1 (No printed numerical index; unique 134.5 proof configuration matched against L12 glass laser stamp confirms year)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye Core Platform Core \u0026lt; 10% Rye)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (Non-Age-Stated; harvested from select warehouse barrels aged an estimated 7–10 years)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompletely Uncut · Non-Chill-Filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease History\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 1 — 2012 Foundational Debut Run\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistinction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe original release that launched the portfolio lineage; highly coveted for its extreme rarity and historic proof tier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBatch 1 stands as the absolute holy grail of the entire unblended series—the 2012 masterpiece bottle that launched a contemporary collector phenomenon. Because it displays no literal numbering metrics across the face, verification relies fully on cross-examining its unique 134.5 registration marker against the lower glass matrix stamps. Every bottle includes the signature ochre presentation tube. Protect asset pedigree by cellaring upright inside a dark vault shelf away from light paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- RECOMMENDED SERVING --\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAt an intense 134.5 proof, this expression commands substantial respect; neat, the core sugars carry heavy wood warmth, but a patient rest or a slow drop of mineral water dramatically coaxes out layers of underlying butterscotch and spice. Pour with intent into fine crystal glassware and observe its expansion over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBatch 1 is forged entirely from the distillery's iconic low-rye mash recipe—the exact grain build shared with legendary companion series like George T. Stagg, separated fundamentally by barrel age parameters—distilled at DSP-KY-113 in \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e, and matured inside the wood-and-brick walls of Colonel Taylor's century-old warehouses. The 2012 vintage carries zero age statement and was packaged straight to glass completely uncut and un-chill-filtered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle offered through \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is sourced exclusively via verified allocation paths, vault-preserved under optimal temperature baselines, and meticulously verified for seal integrity before dispatch. Shipments are packaged in heavily protective single-bottle container cartons and require an age-verified 21+ adult signature at delivery. Review our complete storefront protocols via \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe way each bottle is inspected\u003c\/a\u003e, explore \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ehow we store and dispatch orders\u003c\/a\u003e, and study \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ewhat a listing must include\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:0;\"\u003eWhat proof is E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 1?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBatch 1 is bottled at 134.5 proof (67.25% ABV), uncut and unfiltered — the first E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof ever released, and the second-highest proof in the line. The label carries no batch number, so the proof identifies it; 134.5 belongs to Batch 1 alone, with a laser code beginning L12. The figure is whatever the barrels gave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:18px;\"\u003eIs E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 1 the first release?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eYes — Batch 1, from 2012, is the original E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof, the release that began the line. It is the most collected of the batches, largely on rarity: early bottles seldom surface and command high secondary prices. Reviewers at launch found it young and very hot, with caramel, oak, vanilla, and dark fruit; at 134.5 proof it is the second-strongest batch the line has made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-1#product\",\n \"name\": \"Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 1\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-1.jpg\",\n \"description\": \"E.H. 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It is the most collected of the batches, largely on rarity: early bottles seldom surface and command high secondary prices. Reviewers at launch found it young and very hot, with caramel, oak, vanilla, and dark fruit; at 134.5 proof it is the second-strongest batch the line has made.\" }\n }\n ]\n }\n ]\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Buffalo Trace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45830602096674,"sku":"88004021471-1","price":3499.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/5566\/1602\/files\/EhtBPFront.jpg?v=1779837158"},{"product_id":"eh-taylor-cured-oak-2026","title":"Colonel E.H. 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Taylor, Jr. Cured Oak returned in May 2026 as a 10-year, 100-proof Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, aged in barrels built from oak staves air-dried for 13 months — more than double the distillery's standard curing window — and released once rather than annually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"mw-list\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBarrel staves air-dried for 13 months before coopering; Buffalo Trace's standard cure runs about six\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e10-year age statement, bottled at 100 proof under the Bottled-in-Bond Act\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFirst Cured Oak bottling since the 2015 original\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eOne-time 2026 offering, allocated nationally through Sazerac's retailer, bar, and restaurant network\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card-body speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tobacco leaf and dried fruit over vanilla, with seasoned oak underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toffee, vanilla, and dark dried fruit set against a firm frame of oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and dry, led by the seasoned-oak character Buffalo Trace calls out in its release notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card-body\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eCured Oak sits apart from the recurring Taylor calendar: Buffalo Trace brought it back in 2026 as a one-off while \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eh-taylor-four-grain-2026\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 2026 Four Grain bottled alongside it\u003c\/a\u003e took the annual slot. National distribution through Sazerac's network puts bottles into retail, bar, and restaurant channels rather than gift-shop-only allocation. It anchors the oak-driven end of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe straight bourbon library at Midnight Whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Bottled-in-Bond)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarrel staves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir-dried 13 months; standard cure is about six\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky — Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne-time limited offering; first return since 2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistribution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNational allocation via Sazerac's retailer, bar, and restaurant network\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle format\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe original Cured Oak shipped in 2015 with a 17-year age statement, then disappeared from the lineup for more than a decade. The 2026 edition is its own bottling — 10 years old, with the same 13-month stave signature — and Buffalo Trace has said the age was chosen for balance rather than to match the original. On our shelves it reads as provenance kin to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eh-taylor-bottled-in-bond-2025\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 15-year Antique Collection Taylor\u003c\/a\u003e, the brand's 2025 Antique Collection debut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePour it neat in a tulip or Glencairn glass; at 100 proof it takes a few drops of water without thinning, which loosens the vanilla and dried fruit from the oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCooperages air-dry, or cure, oak staves outdoors before barrels are raised, seasoning the wood that will sit against the spirit for a decade. Buffalo Trace cures most of its staves for roughly six months; for Cured Oak the staves dried for 13 months before coopering, and master distiller Harlen Wheatley credits that extended cure for the deeper, longer oak character of the finished bourbon. As a Bottled-in-Bond release it comes from one distillery and one distilling season, aged at least four years under federal bond and bottled at exactly 100 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle sold through Midnight Whiskey is sourced as an authentic, sealed product and inspected before it ships. Orders are packed with padded, glass-rated handling and require an adult signature (21+) on delivery; we do not ship to anyone unable to verify legal drinking age. For our full sourcing and handling protocols, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentication-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial and authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eHow is the 2026 E.H. Taylor Cured Oak different from the 2015 release?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2015 Cured Oak carried a 17-year age statement; the 2026 edition is a separate 10-year bottling. Both share the defining 13-month stave cure and the 100-proof Bottled-in-Bond format, and Buffalo Trace released the 2026 version as a one-time offering rather than an annual one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eWhat does 'cured oak' mean on the E.H. Taylor label?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCuring is the outdoor air-drying of oak staves before they are raised into barrels. E.H. Taylor Cured Oak uses staves dried for 13 months — more than twice Buffalo Trace's roughly six-month standard — which changes what the wood contributes to the bourbon during aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eWhat proof is the 2026 E.H. Taylor Cured Oak?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2026 E.H. Taylor Cured Oak is bottled at 100 proof, or 50% ABV, as the Bottled-in-Bond Act requires. It carries a 10-year age statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Buffalo Trace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46011248836642,"sku":"088004021290-26","price":499.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/5566\/1602\/files\/IMG_3194_1.jpg?v=1784077516"},{"product_id":"eh-taylor-four-grain-2026","title":"Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain Bourbon Whiskey (2026 Release)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mw-master-container{\n --mw-accent: #bb631d; \/* warm metallic copper-amber foil *\/\n --mw-glow: #1b3a24; \/* signature label green typography power color *\/\n --mw-bg: #0d1610; \/* deep charcoal forest-green ground lowlight shadow *\/\n --mw-text:#e0e0e0; --mw-muted:#b8b8b8; --mw-hair:#222;\n font-family: inherit; background:var(--mw-bg); color:var(--mw-text);\n line-height:1.7; padding:24px; margin-bottom:60px;\n}\n\/* scoped resets: neutralize theme heading styles inside the block *\/\n.mw-master-container h2, .mw-master-container h3{\n margin:0; padding:0; font-family:inherit; line-height:inherit; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-h3{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase;\n font-size:0.9rem; letter-spacing:2px; margin-top:40px; display:block;\n border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow); padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:20px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-decoration:none; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent:hover{ color:#fff; text-decoration:underline; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-info-box{ background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mw-bg) 0%, var(--mw-glow) 100%);\n padding:25px; margin:25px 0; border-radius:0 4px 4px 0; border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n border-left:4px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container .mw-list{ margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:30px; margin:30px 0; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding:25px;\n border:1px solid var(--mw-glow); border-radius:4px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card-label{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; font-size:0.75rem;\n text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card-body{ margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card-body p + p{ margin-top:10px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:15px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td{ padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n color:#ccc; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td:first-child{ font-weight:bold; width:38%; color:var(--mw-accent);\n text-transform:uppercase; font-size:0.75rem; letter-spacing:1px; }\n.mw-master-container details{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n border-radius:4px; margin-bottom:15px; }\n.mw-master-container summary{ padding:18px; color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; cursor:pointer;\n outline:none; list-style:none; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;\n text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.85rem; }\n.mw-master-container summary::after{ content:'+'; font-size:1.2rem; color:var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open]{ border:1px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open] summary::after{ content:'-'; }\n.mw-master-container .details-content{ padding:0 20px 20px 20px; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-q{ font-size:0.95rem; font-weight:bold; color:var(--mw-text); margin-top:14px; }\n.mw-master-container .details-content .mw-q:first-child{ margin-top:0; }\n@media (max-width:768px){ .mw-master-container .mw-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eColonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain (2026) is a Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, distilled in 2015, aged ten years and bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV). Its recipe runs all four whiskey grains — corn, rye, wheat and malted barley — where most bourbon takes rye or wheat but not both. Buffalo Trace returned the expression in May 2026 and gave it a standing annual slot in the E.H. Taylor, Jr. range, eight years after the 2018 bottling was presented as the end of the run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"mw-list\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFour grains in one mash: corn, rye, wheat and malted barley. Buffalo Trace states the roles it assigns each — corn for foundational sweetness, rye for spice and structure, wheat for a softer palate, malted barley for depth and a toasted edge. Proportions are not published.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBottled-in-Bond: one distillery, one distillation season, at least four years in a federally supervised warehouse, bottled at exactly 100 proof. Colonel Taylor helped drive the 1897 Act that set those terms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDistilled 2015, aged ten years — a shorter maturation than the 12- and 13-year 2017 and 2018 Four Grain bottlings, which were drawn from 2005 distillate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSold through the Buffalo Trace and Sazerac House gift shops and select Kentucky and Louisiana retailers — the narrowest footprint of any current E.H. Taylor release.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBuffalo Trace has published no bottle count or barrel count for this release. Any figure you see quoted elsewhere is not from the distillery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card-body speakable\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buffalo Trace publishes no separate nose note for the 2026 Four Grain. Rather than invent one, we print what the distillery actually states — the palate and finish below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buffalo Trace describes it as rich and balanced, layered and complex, carrying caramel, vanilla and chocolate, with the grain bill reading through as sweetness, spice and grain toast in turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lingering and lightly spiced, per the distillery's official note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card-body\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eFour Grain sits at the experimental end of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/buffalo-trace\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour Buffalo Trace bourbon shelf\u003c\/a\u003e — the grain-composition experiment where the rest of the range varies proof, barrel or age. Master distiller Harlen Wheatley calls it a graduated experiment: a trial that earned a permanent place. Its 2026 companion, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eh-taylor-cured-oak-2026\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 13-month cured-stave Cured Oak\u003c\/a\u003e, runs the parallel wood experiment on the same 100-proof, ten-year footing, and the two make the cleanest possible A\/B on the same shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 proof (50% ABV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 years, distilled 2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrain recipe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorn, rye, wheat and malted barley (proportions undisclosed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Bottled-in-Bond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall batch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay 2026, annual thereafter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2018 Four Grain went out billed as the last of it, and for eight years that held — which is why the 2017 and 2018 bottles carry the secondary-market weight they do. The 2026 return changes the shape of the thing: an annual slot means this is a bourbon you can expect to see again, not a closing door. That cuts both ways for a shelf. It softens the scarcity case for this bottling, and it makes the 2015 distillate the opening entry in a run whose later years are still in wood. The yellow Bottled-in-Bond label and the tube are unchanged house dress; the tell is the green-tinted grain typography line, not the core packaging template.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eNeat in a Glencairn, at room temperature, with ten minutes of air. At 100 proof it does not need water to open, though a few drops will push the wheat forward and pull the rye back if you want to hear the grains separately. Pour it beside an E.H. Taylor Small Batch to isolate what the second flavouring grain is actually doing — that comparison is the whole argument of the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eDistilled at Buffalo Trace in Frankfort, Kentucky in 2015 from a mash of corn, rye, wheat and malted barley, then matured ten years and bottled at 100 proof under Bottled-in-Bond terms — a single distillery, a single distillation season, federal supervision through maturation, no proof adjustment away from 100. Buffalo Trace does not publish the ratio of the four grains, and this page does not estimate it. Wheatley's stated reasoning for the recipe is that rye and wheat are conventionally used apart; running them together alongside corn and malted barley builds sweetness, spice and depth on top of each other rather than choosing between them. The distillery frames the age as the point of readiness for this stock rather than a spec being chased.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle sold through Midnight Whiskey is sourced as an authentic, sealed product and inspected before it ships. Orders are packed with padded, glass-rated handling and require an adult signature (21+) on delivery; we do not ship to anyone unable to verify legal drinking age. For our full sourcing and handling protocols, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentication-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial and authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eWhat makes E.H. Taylor Four Grain a four-grain bourbon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eColonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain is built on a recipe of corn, rye, wheat and malted barley. Most bourbon uses corn and malted barley plus either rye or wheat, and Buffalo Trace master distiller Harlen Wheatley has said the two flavouring grains are usually kept apart because combining them produces a different result. Buffalo Trace selected the four grains as ones Colonel Taylor would have had access to in the 1800s. The exact proportions are not disclosed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eHow old is the 2026 E.H. Taylor Four Grain?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2026 Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain was distilled in 2015 and aged ten years before bottling at 100 proof (50% ABV). That is younger than the 2017 and 2018 Four Grain bottlings, which carried 12- and 13-year ages and came from 2005 distillate. Buffalo Trace has said the ten-year mark was the point at which this release was ready, rather than a target age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eIs the 2026 E.H. Taylor Four Grain an annual release?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eYes. Buffalo Trace announced in May 2026 that Four Grain joins the Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. lineup as an annual limited release, after the 2018 bottling had been presented as the end of the run. Cured Oak, reintroduced alongside it, returns instead as an occasional offering rather than a yearly one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Product\",\n \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eh-taylor-four-grain-2026#product\",\n \"name\": \"Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain Bourbon Whiskey (2026 Release)\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eh-taylor-four-grain-2026\",\n \"mainEntityOfPage\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eh-taylor-four-grain-2026\",\n \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/4g_1082x1082.webp\",\n \"description\": \"Colonel E.H. 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