Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch Bourbon

I’ve had this several times but first time reviewing it which gave me a new appreciation for the depth and complexity of this pour. On the nose I get rich mahogany/oak, chocolate, leather, and a hint of cherry at the end. These flavors follow through on the palate, especially the rich roasted chocolate, and oak. Exceptionally smooth and the flavor lingers for what feels like minutes once it’s gone. If I had one word to describe this one it would be “depth”. Rich, deep flavors permeate throughout and are present on the nose to round this out into what makes for an excellent pour and excellent BiB. I live close enough to the distillery where I can find this for $40-$50 consistently so this is a bottle that’ll always have a spot on my shelf. Arguably my favorite Buffalo Trace product which says a lot.

The nose boasts soft sweet floral aromas with vanilla bean. Reminds me of honey-suckle in the summer. The attack is soft and coats the tongue. Vanilla, butter, caramel, and honey dominate the palate. The finish remains soft and warm. Leaves you wanting more.