Produced by Buffalo Trace distillery, E.H. Taylor is one of the best-regared, hardest-to-find bourbons on the market. What does into it? Why is it so hard to find? What is the difference between the E.H. Taylor labels? All these answers, and a list of each type of E.H. Taylor bourbon, below.
List of E.H. Taylor Bourbon Varieties:
Here’s a complete list of E.H. Taylor bourbons. Pricing, tasting notes, and more below.
- E. H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch
- E. H. Taylor, Jr. Single Barrel
- E.H. Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof
- E.H. Taylor, Jr. Straight Rye
- E.H. Taylor, Jr. Old Fashioned Sour Mash
- E.H. Taylor, Jr. Warehouse C Tornado Surviving
- E.H. Taylor, Jr. Cured Oak
- E.H. Taylor, Jr. Seasoned Wood
- E.H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain
- E.H. Taylor, Jr. Amaranth
- E. H. Taylor, Jr. 18 Year Marriage
- E.H. Taylor, Jr. Warehouse C Bourbon
E. H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch
Proof: 100
E. H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch Average MSRP: $39.99
This is the flagship baseline EH Taylor bourbon. Made from Buffalo Trace’s acclaimed Mashbill #1, it is a blend of distinctive barrels that create a smooth and balanced flavor.
E. H. Taylor, Jr. Single Barrel
Proof: 100
E. H. Taylor, Jr. Single Barrel Average MSRP: $62.99
This bourbon is also made by hand and aged in the same warehouses as the Small Batch. However, it is bottled from a single barrel that has been carefully selected for its unique character and quality
E.H. Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof
Proof: Varies, but typically around 125
E.H. Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof Average MSRP: $69.99
This bourbon is bottled directly from the barrel, uncut and unfiltered, at more than 125 proof. It reflects the way whiskey was produced in the days before Prohibition, when E.H. Taylor, Jr. owned the distillery.
E.H. Taylor, Jr. Straight Rye
Proof: 100
E.H. Taylor, Jr. Straight Rye Average MSRP: $69.99
This rye whiskey is made with a mashbill of rye and malted barley, as opposed to the corn-based mashbill of E.H. Taylor’s other bourbons. It is uniquely the flagship bourbon in Buffalo Trace’s Rye mashbill and, as the only rye, the odd bourbon out of the collection.
E.H. Taylor, Jr. Old Fashioned Sour Mash
Proof: 100
E.H. Taylor, Jr. Old Fashioned Sour Mash Average MSRP: N/A (Seconadary runs around $25,000)
This special edition bourbon from 2002 is made using the original sour mash process that E.H. Taylor, Jr. patented in 1872. It involves using some of the previously distilled whiskey mash to start the new fermentation, creating a consistent and complex flavor.
E.H. Taylor, Jr. Warehouse C Tornado Surviving
Proof: 100
E.H. Taylor, Jr. Warehouse C Tornado Surviving Average MSRP: N/A (Secondary runs around $10,000)
This bourbon is a rare and limited edition that survived a tornado that damaged Buffalo Trace’s Warehouse C in 2006. The tornado exposed the barrels to extreme temperature changes, resulting in a robust and intense flavor.
E.H. Taylor, Jr. Cured Oak
Proof: 100
E.H. Taylor, Jr. Cured Oak Average MSRP: N/A (Secondary runs around $5000)
This special edition bourbon is aged for 17 years, twice as long as the standard E.H. Taylor, Jr. bourbons. It is also aged in barrels that are seasoned for 13 months, longer than the typical 3 to 6 months, creating a rich and complex flavor.
E.H. Taylor, Jr. Seasoned Wood
Proof: 100
E.H. Taylor, Jr. Seasoned Wood Average MSRP: N/A (Secondary runs around $3000)
This special edition bourbon is aged in barrels that are made from staves that are exposed to different natural elements, such as sun, rain, snow, and heat. This process enhances the wood’s flavor and aroma, imparting a unique character to the bourbon.
E.H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain
Proof: 100
E.H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain Average MSRP: $69.99 (Seconary runs around $2500)
This special edition bourbon is made with a mash bill of corn, rye, wheat, and malted barley, the four grains that E.H. Taylor, Jr. considered essential for making whiskey. It is a well-rounded and balanced bourbon that showcases the best of each grain.
E.H. Taylor, Jr. Amaranth
Proof: 100
E.H. Taylor, Jr. Amaranth Average MSRP: $69.99 (Secondary runs around $1800)
This special edition bourbon is made with a mashbill that replaces rye with amaranth, an ancient grain that was once a staple of the Aztecs. It has a floral and fruity flavor that is complemented by the sweetness of corn and the nuttiness of malted barley.
E. H. Taylor, Jr. 18 Year Marriage
Proof: 100
E. H. Taylor, Jr. 18 Year Marriage Average $69.99 (Secondary runs around $3100)
This special edition bourbon is a blend of three different mash bills that were aged for 18 years, creating a harmonious and complex flavor. It is a tribute to the 18-year marriage of E.H. Taylor, Jr. and his wife Mary Elizabeth, who supported his whiskey endeavors.
E.H. Taylor, Jr. Warehouse C Bourbon
Proof: 100
E.H. Taylor, Jr. Warehouse C Bourbon Average MSRP: $69.99 (Secondary runs around $1900)
This special edition bourbon is aged exclusively in Warehouse C, a brick warehouse that was built by E.H. Taylor, Jr. in 1881. It is said that this warehouse produces some of the finest and most flavorful bourbons, due to its optimal aging conditions.
What is E.H. Taylor Bourbon?
E.H. Taylor Bourbon is a series of bourbon whiskeys made by hand in Kentucky, honoring the legacy of Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr., the founding father of the bourbon industry. The collection includes Small Batch, Single Barrel, Barrel Proof, Straight Rye, Old Fashioned Sour Mash, Warehouse C, Tornado Surviving, Cured Oak, Seasoned Wood, Four Grain, Amaranth and 18 Year Marriage. Each bottle is a true sipping bourbon that honors the uncompromising legacy of E.H. Taylor, Jr.
E.H. Taylor’s History
Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. was born in Columbus, Kentucky in 1830. His dedication to distilling began at the close of the Civil War when he purchased O.F.C. Distillery. There, he developed innovative techniques that are still in use today. He is celebrated for the countless innovations he contributed to the bourbon industry in his time. His first involvement in the industry came as a banker, aiding in the organization and financing of several distilleries. Through his experience as a banker, Taylor became personally acquainted with several prominent whiskey makers.
Taylor’s occupation as a banker and his relationship to others in the Bourbon industry helped him learn a lot about the trade. He had access to their books, which allowed the bank to lend them money and on occasion had to foreclose. That access gave Edmund a sense that there was money a lot of money to be made in distilling and selling whiskey. But Edmund didn’t just want to make any whiskey like the many distillers around Kentucky were doing. He wanted to make a quality product, he wanted to make the best Whiskey America had to offer.
E.H. Taylor’s Legacy
As founding father of the bourbon industry, Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. left an indelible legacy. His dedication to distilling began at the close of the Civil War when he purchased O.F C. Distillery. There, he developed innovative techniques that are still in use today¹. Made by hand, this Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey has been aged inside century old warehouses constructed by E.H. Taylor, Jr. Barrels are evaluated and selected to create a perfect blend of distinctive character that is like no other. This bourbon is a true sipping bourbon that honors the uncompromising legacy of E.H. Taylor, Jr.
Why Is E.H. Taylor Bourbon So Hard To Find?
E.H. Taylor Bourbon is known for being particularly difficult to find. That’s because the distillery doesn’t produce a lot of bourbon each year, and what they do produce is often snapped up by collectors. Like many other whiskies produced by Buffalo Trace, the demand for E.H. Taylor, Jr. far outweighs the supply. Because of this, the bottle is allocated, meaning each liquor store, bar, or restaurant can only purchase a limited number of bottles each time it’s released.
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