Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof Bourbon

Tip notch! Great high proof but keeps the butterscotch and really doesn’t taste like 134 proof. Soooo good!

I will start by saying I am a huge fan of barrel strengths so this was right up my alley. Very oak forward on the nose and it did not disappoint throughout. I would love to find a bottle for myself but I will say this one may be worth the secondary prices to grab one....maybe.

Taylor in its purest form. A damn delight.

Had on a rock to soften it up a bit - some tasty stuff here!

Very rich and full of flavor. Definitely a winner.

For the 2020 Fall release ...65.15% ABV on the nose ... deep dark sweet brown sugar, caramel, vanilla ... no alcohol burn ... that's surprising at this high proof ... but very rich aromas ... adding a few drops of water opens it up with more dark fruity aromas like cherry and plums .... hint of orange ... lovely! Palate ... rich and creamy, sweet and juicy .... astringent. ... lots of pepper and cinnamon, rich and viscous mouthfeel ... like maple syrup. Adding a few drops of water brings more fruit forward and juicier characters and dampens some of the pepper and spice ... I kind of like it neat but with water is pretty good too ... Finish is quite nice. ... sweet, peppery and warming ... lingers for a while .... definitely medium to long .... on the longer end 😃 ...