Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 130.3 Proof

Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. Barrel Proof 130.3 Proof is the 2020 Batch 9 release from Buffalo Trace Distillery. Bottled directly at barrel strength without chill filtration, this Kentucky straight bourbon showcases Buffalo Trace’s low-rye Mash Bill #1 in a powerful, concentrated style.

Food Pairing: Pairs well with smoked brisket, grilled steak, barbecue ribs, aged cheddar, roasted pecans, dark chocolate and caramel desserts.

Tasting Notes: Full-bodied and intense with rich caramel, vanilla, dark fruit, seasoned oak and warming baking spices.

Nose: Caramel, vanilla, dark cherry and toasted oak with cinnamon, leather and underlying sweetness.

Palate: Rich caramel and vanilla followed by dark fruit, oak, cinnamon, pepper and baking spices, with substantial barrel-proof warmth.

Finish: Long, powerful and warming with lingering caramel, oak, spice and dark fruit.

Serve: Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to open the higher-proof whiskey.