Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof Batch 15 127.9 Proof 750mL is a highly sought-after barrel proof Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey from Buffalo Trace Distillery. Bottled uncut at an impressive 127.9 proof, Batch 15 showcases the bold intensity, rich texture, and classic bourbon character that have made the E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof series a favorite among collectors and serious whiskey enthusiasts.

Powerful and deeply layered, it opens with aromas of dark caramel, vanilla bean, toasted oak, and ripe cherry, followed by flavors of brown sugar, toffee, dark fruit, cinnamon, roasted nuts, and charred oak. The barrel-proof presentation delivers exceptional concentration and a full-bodied mouthfeel, leading to a long, warming finish with lingering caramel, vanilla, oak, and baking spice.

TASTING NOTES

  • Nose: Dark caramel, vanilla bean, toasted oak, ripe cherry
  • Palate: Brown sugar, toffee, dark fruit, cinnamon, roasted nuts, charred oak
  • Finish: Long, bold, warming with lingering caramel, vanilla, oak, and spice

FAQS

• What is the proof of Batch 15?
Batch 15 is bottled at 127.9 proof (63.95% ABV).

• What does barrel proof mean?
It means the bourbon is bottled at or near the proof it comes out of the barrel, with minimal dilution for maximum flavor and intensity.

• Who produces Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof?
It is crafted by Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky.

• Is Batch 15 a limited release?
Yes — E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof batches are limited, allocated releases and are highly sought after by bourbon collectors.

• Is it good for sipping?
Absolutely — it is best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to open up its concentrated aromas and flavors.

• What is the ABV?
It is bottled at 63.95% ABV (127.9 proof).