Colonel E.H. Taylor Old Fashioned Sour Mash Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Colonel E.H. Taylor Old Fashioned Sour Mash Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a distinguished release from the Buffalo Trace Distillery, embodying the craftsmanship and heritage of one of bourbon’s pioneering figures, Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor Jr. This expression honors the traditional sour mash process, which involves using a portion of mash from a previous distillation to inoculate the new batch, ensuring consistency and enhancing the fermentation process.

Crafted with a unique blend of grains and aged to perfection, this bourbon showcases the complexity and richness of sour mash whiskey. The nose is inviting with aromas of caramel, oak, and spice, accompanied by hints of vanilla and a touch of citrus zest. On the palate, it reveals flavors of toffee, toasted oak, and baking spices, with a soft undercurrent of fruit and leather. The finish is warm and smooth, leaving lingering notes of spice and a slight sweetness from the corn.

As with other expressions in the Colonel E.H. Taylor line, this bourbon adheres to the Bottled in Bond Act, ensuring it is distilled at a single distillery, aged for at least four years, and bottled at 100 proof, providing a rich and full-bodied profile. Colonel E.H. Taylor Old Fashioned Sour Mash Bourbon is a tribute to the legacy of Colonel Taylor and an excellent choice for those seeking a bourbon with depth, history, and a nod to classic American whiskey-making traditions.