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E.H. Taylor Small Batch Bourbon

E.H. Taylor Small Batch is a bonded bourbon from Buffalo Trace.

Updated . Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.

Where to buy

Liquor stores, warehouse clubs and licensed online retailers sell it. Supply is allocated, so ask your local store when shipments arrive.

Professional insight

Bourbon buyers treat it as allocated and check the markup and seal.

  • Ask stores about their allocation or lottery list.
  • Compare the shelf price against suggested retail.
  • Inspect the paper strip seal over the cork.
  • Online orders need a licensed seller that ships legally.

Check the label

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E.H. Taylor Small Batch facts

Distillery
Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky
Proof
100 (Bottled in Bond)
Line launched
2011

Bottled in Bond means one distiller and one distilling season. It ages four years or more in a bonded warehouse.

Red flags

  • Torn, reglued or missing strip seal.
  • Low fill level or cloudy liquid.
  • Private sellers offering to ship by mail.
  • Taylor labels with smudged gold print or typos.

Types

Other bottles in the E.H. Taylor line
ExpressionNote
Small BatchEntry bottling, Bottled in Bond
Single BarrelOne barrel per bottling
Straight RyeRye whiskey, Bottled in Bond
Barrel ProofUncut, not Bottled in Bond

Common questions

Why is Taylor Small Batch scarce on shelves?
Buffalo Trace allocates it. Stores get small, irregular shipments.
How old is it?
There is no age statement. Bottled in Bond means at least four years.
Does an opened bottle go bad?
It keeps well upright and sealed. Flavour fades slowly as air enters.