This batch, Batch 10, of Colonel EH Taylor Barrel Proof represents the no age statement barrel proof bourbon release from Buffalo Trace. Quite difficult to track down, this bottling represents a brand recently claimed by the madness of modern day bourbon. Let's dive in.
Overall, it's Buffalo Trace at barrel through and through. If you subtract a touch of tannin from Stagg Junior, this is what you get. Powerful, bold, rich and a cherry caramel delight. It's a winner, per the usual.
Let me be clear, there are has no flaws here, this is about as good as any bourbon can get. The heat is restrained, the oak is loud and proud and the flavors are all as rich and decadent as some of the best bourbons I’ve had.
This is a truly impressive bottle. I have sipped through a few of the releases of this product and usually preferred the Stagg Jr. releases over the EH Taylor, but this 2021 release of Col. E.H. Taylor Jr. Barrel Proof is one for the books!
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House Review
Nose:
Bold baking spice, honey, char, chai, black tea, maple and a fat syrupy cherry note on the nose. Definitely a prickle of ethanol.
Taste:
Rich on the palate, there's a touch of ethanol before the cherry, caramel, maple, tobacco rise up. Tastes well aged, nice tannins, the cherry note is lovely and well pronounced.
Finish:
Long finish, rich, powerful. There's a good bit of ethanol here, but it's packed full of Luxardo cherry, toffee, creamy sweetness and a rich werther's caramels.
Overall:
Overall, it's Buffalo Trace at barrel through and through. If you subtract a touch of tannin from Stagg Junior, this is what you get. Powerful, bold, rich and a cherry caramel delight. It's a winner, per the usual.
Score:
88
By T8ke
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