{"product_id":"colonel-eh-taylor-single-barrel-kentucky-straight-bourbon","title":"Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Single Barrel 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 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 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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