This small batch bourbon is named after Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, an incredibly important figure in bourbon's history from the 1800s who owned a whole host of distilleries and innovated production methods which are still used today. It's only right that the Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch lives up to his name by being absolutely amazing.
Caramel apples, fresh corn and cloves. Butterscotch sneaks in after a while.
More corn sweetness, mixed with slight spiciness of rye and cinnamon.
Medium and very rich with creamy vanilla.
A really great small batch bourbon.
I've tried a number of related whiskeys and when I saw this at Costco for $31.99 (and Eagle Rare at same price) I decided to give it a whirl. Comparing the two, EH has a little less cinnamon an heat, and a little more butter, IMHO. Been trying a number of others (1792, Larceny, etc.) and it will be nice to include this one in the rotation. Not sure it's above Weller 12 (which I found a bottle of recently) but it's in the ballpark. BTW, Costco also had 1.75 liter of Weller Special Reserve for $35.00 (maybe even a little less), so don't forget to look there if you have one nearby.
Picked up 4 bottles for $33.00 each. I felt like I just won the lottery! Great small batch bourbon. Has depth, even over ice.
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Depends what you pay. 45-60$ is fair. The nose is B+, The mouthfeel is A- for something that is in a sub 100$ range which is special. The finish is long but dry. Depends what you are looking for. Those that say it is just a tad below the single barrel are way off in my opinion. I avoided this bourbon when it first came out because the rest of the E. H Taylors were so special. As bourbon gets more and more nuts I find myself buying a bottle here and there. Ultimately, if you haven't had it and can get a bottle for under 55$ I would try it. I've had a lot of trash for well above that price.
Bought a bottle in Corning N.Y. for $48.00 and change + tax. Wonderful bourbon but at $101.00? There are many very good options for less... like the same bourbon for $48.00 + tax. Been drinking bourbon for about 40 years and it seems to be going the way of wine. Many "experts" parroting what the "experts" say. If you can get a bottle for what I paid... go for it. you will not be disappointed.
