Colonel E.H Taylor Jr Barrel Proof Rye 750 ml

Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Rye is a straight rye whiskey from Buffalo Trace Distillery, named for Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor Jr., a central figure in shaping the modern bourbon industry in the late 1800s. Bottled at barrel proof rather than cut down with water, it carries a higher alcohol content and a more concentrated flavor than standard-proof rye, built over at least four years in new charred oak barrels. Expect the peppery spice typical of rye layered with deep caramel, vanilla, and oak from the barrel time, with the uncut proof giving it more weight and heat on the finish. Barrel proof means the exact strength varies release to release rather than being fixed.

How to drink E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Rye

A few drops of water goes a long way here — barrel proof rye opens up considerably with a little dilution. Neat sipping is the point of this bottle rather than mixing it into a cocktail.

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