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

Nose of cherry, cocoa, peaches, oak, and musty barn similar to the small batch version. Strangely, the single barrel smells more alcohol forward despite being the same proof. Palate falls in line with the nose pretty well with all of the elements listed above present in some degree. Candied peach very prominent. I swear I even get a hint of whipped cream to go with the peach. A little caramel in the mid-palate that wasn't present in the nose and then poof! it's gone. Oak comes in hard just after. It's not over oaked, but if big oak presence isn't your jam might want to skip this one. Finish is filled with pepper and barrel spices, and is the single longest finish I have ever sampled. Bigger and bolder than the small batch, and that's not a bad thing at all since the flavors are enjoyable the extra punch is very welcome. Just an awesome whiskey and an upgrade over the small batch that is worth the up charge in my opinion.

Not a fan of the lingering aftertaste. Similar to the small batch in that regard but I like the pour a lot better.

Oil heavy with a lot of butterscotch on the nose and palate

Smells like fruity goodness. It tastes like the small batch but somebody put some dark kinda berries in it. And it might be a bit smoother than the small batch too. Wow I love this

Opens up nice

One of my favorite drams at any price. The nose?: boiled peaches, I’ve decided, and some fruit leather. A different experience altogether than the small batch. It doesn't have the oaky astringency or the harsh bite.