Named after Col. Edmund Haynes Taylor Jr, this particular range of liquids produced by Buffalo Trace are a tribute to the man himself. A known innovator in distillation and marketing, he helped bring laws such as the Bottled In Bond Act in 1897 to pass. Guaranteeing a minimum level of quality to the product that consumers would be drinking. The Taylor range contains many different products, both normally around as well as extremely limited release products. This release, their Small Batch Bourbon is a combination of liquids at a minimum of 4 years old, but can be as old as 9-10 year old stock from Buffalo Trace.
Like so many whiskies from Buffalo Trace mash bill #1, this is a wealth of fresh fruit and sweetness. There’s pineapple, rye spices, green apple, orange marmalade, vanilla pods, sweet American oak and little waves of cinnamon and nutmeg working through the style.
Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.
Phil Dwyer is a freelance whisky writer and consultant. With a decade of experience in whisky retail and nearly as long running Whisky Wednesday on YouTube, Phil is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with fellow whisky lovers. His goal is to make whisky accessible and enjoyable, dispelling the jargon and complexity that can sometimes surround the spirit. In addition to his online presence, Phil managed The Whisky Shop Manchester, where he curated an impressive selection of some of the finest drams available.
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