Colonel E.H. Taylor Straight Rye Whiskey

E.H. Taylor, Jr. Straight RyeStraight Kentucky Rye WhiskeyStraight Rye Whiskey has experienced a strong resurgence in the American whiskey landscape over the last decade, yet Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. was making this style of Kentucky rye whiskey more than 100 years ago. This small batch, Bottled-in-Bond 100 proof straight rye whiskey pays tribute to the former Buffalo Trace Distillery owner with a unique rye whiskey reminiscent of days long past.An altogether different recipe and profile than Sazerac Rye which is also part of the Buffalo Trace family, this recipe contains just rye and malted barley, no corn. The result is an aroma full of dried fruit, black pepper, and a touch of fresh dill. A small sip of this rye whiskey brings an array of flavors both sweet and savory with a terrific balance of dark spices and subtle caramel overtones. The finish is especially pleasing with an oaky dryness that lingers just long enough.’Simply spectacular!’ – John Paddon, blind tasting notes – 2015 International Whisky CompetitionAWARDS:2019 Silver Medal – New York World Spirits Competition2019 Best in Class2019 Gold Medal – North American Bourbon & Whiskey Competition2019 Silver Medal – Los Angeles International Spirits Competition2019 Gold Medal – American Whiskey Masters2019 Silver Medal – San Francisco World Spirits Competition2019 Silver Medal – Denver International Spirits Competition2018 Gold Medal – The Fifty Best Rye Whiskeys2018 Silver Medal – New York International Spirits Competition2018 Best of Category; Gold Medal – Los Angeles International Spirits Competition2018 Silver Medal – San Francisco World Spirits Competition2018 ‘Tried & True’ – 92 points – Ultimate Spirits Challenge2018 Double Gold Medal – Denver International Spirits Competition2017 Double Gold Medal; Best in Show Rye Whiskey – New York World Wine & Spirits Competition2017 Silver Outstanding Medal – International Wine & Spirits Competition2017 Gold Medal2017 Silver Medal – San Francisco World Spirits Competition2017 Trophy Finalist – 95 points – Ultimate Spirits Challenge2015 Double Gold Medal – The Fifty Best Rye Whiskeys2015 Gold Medal – Best Rye Whiskey (93 points) – International Whisky Competition2015 Gold Medal, Best American Rye Whiskey – No Age Statement – World Whiskies Awards2015 Trophy Finalist – 94 points – Ultimate Spirits Challenge2014 Silver Medal, American Rye Whiskey No Age Statement2013 Gold Medal, Best Rye American Whiskey No Age Statement – World Whiskies Awards2012 Gold Medal – The Fifty Best Rye Whiskeys