Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2025 Antique Collection)
Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2025 Antique Collection)
Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2025 Antique Collection)
Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2025 Antique Collection)
Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2025 Antique Collection)
Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2025 Antique Collection)
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Age: 15 Years, 4 Months (2025 Release) | Region: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA | Proof: 100 Proof (Bottled-in-Bond)
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Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey represents a historic milestone as the newest member of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection—its first portfolio expansion since 2006. Debuting for the collection's 25th anniversary, this momentous 2025 release was distilled in the spring of 2010, matured for an exceptional 15 years and 4 months, and bottled at a precise 100 proof.

The Technical Distinction
  • Historic Portfolio Expansion: The absolute first new Antique Collection expression since Thomas H. Handy joined the lineup in 2006.
  • Strict Bottled-in-Bond Act Standards: Engineered from a single distillation season (Spring 2010) at a single distillery, and bottled at exactly 100 proof (50% ABV).
  • Extra-Aged Maturation: Matured thoroughly within charred white oak for 15 years and 4 months, vastly exceeding the four-year federally bonded minimum.
  • Low-Rye Bourbon Platform: Distilled from the property's benchmark Buffalo Trace Distillery Mash Bill #1 template.
Sensory Profile

Nose: Elegant and inviting; warm strings of vanilla, seasoned oak wood, charred undertones, and a drizzle of rich autumn maple.

Palate: Mellow and perfectly balanced; refined sweetness and intricate baking spices are woven gracefully through gentle white oak tannins.

Finish: Sophisticated and lingering; seasoned oak and vanilla give way to a soft caramel texture with a subtle hint of dark cherry.

Strategic Position

E.H. Taylor Bottled-in-Bond operates as the marquee story of the 2025 release cycle: introduced specifically for the 25th anniversary to honor the Colonel who championed the 1897 Bottled-in-Bond Act. At exactly 100 proof and carrying over 15 years of age, it anchors the expanded Antique Collection tier at Midnight Whiskey, standing proudly beside the two other historic Mash Bill #1 bourbons: the extra-aged Eagle Rare 17 and the cask-strength George T. Stagg.

Technical Specifications
Distillery Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky
Category Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Bottled-in-Bond)
Mash Bill Matrix Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye Core Platform)
Age Statement 15 Years, 4 Months (Distilled Spring 2010)
Proof / ABV 100 Proof / 50.0% ABV (Federal Bonded Standard)
Bottling Line Bottled-in-Bond (Single Season, Single Distillery)
Release Context 2025 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (25th Anniversary Debut)
Bottle Size 750 ml
Regulatory Stamp DSP-KY-113
Origin Terroir United States · Kentucky
Collector Note

This expression represents a monumental milestone in American whiskey history: the first new Antique Collection addition in nearly two decades. Crafted as a Bottled-in-Bond bourbon—the precise standard that Colonel E.H. Taylor fought to establish—it was distilled in the spring of 2010 and aged for 15 years and 4 months, making it remarkably old for a bonded release. Bearing the Colonel's signature and the collection's prestige, this inaugural 2025 debut is a landmark release essential for completists and vault curation.

Recommended Serving

At a precise 100 proof, this bourbon is highly approachable completely neat. Serving it in a traditional Glencairn or tulip glass focuses the deep vanilla and seasoned oak structures beautifully. For those preferring a slightly softer texture, introducing a singular drop of water gently opens the maple and baking spice characteristics for an exceptional slow-sipping experience.

Production Methodology

E.H. Taylor Bottled-in-Bond is distilled meticulously from Buffalo Trace's low-rye Mash Bill #1, the identical recipe architecture utilized across the broader E.H. Taylor portfolio line. Bottled-in-Bond dictates that the whiskey must be the exclusive product of one distillation season (in this case, Spring 2010) at a single distillery, aged at least four years in a federally bonded warehouse, and bottled at exactly 100 proof. At 15 years and 4 months in the wood, this specific 2025 release vastly exceeds that federal four-year minimum, making it a notably mature and complex bonded asset under the Sazerac Company parameters.

Vault Integrity & Sourcing Standards

Every bottle handled by Midnight Whiskey is procured strictly through authorized, verified allocation channels and passes rigorous physical seal and label inspection points before being logged into inventory. Shipments are handled via specialized, glass-rated container packaging and absolute age-verification checks; an adult signature (21+) is strictly mandatory upon delivery. Review our complete protocols via our verified authentication workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the 2025 E.H. Taylor special in the Antique Collection?

It is the first new expression added to the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection since Thomas H. Handy joined the lineup in 2006, debuting specifically for the collection's 25th anniversary. Operating as a strict Bottled-in-Bond bourbon distilled in spring 2010 and aged 15 years and 4 months, it officially honors Colonel E.H. Taylor, who championed the original 1897 Bottled-in-Bond Act. It is bottled at exactly 100 proof.

What does Bottled-in-Bond mean for the 2025 E.H. Taylor?

Bottled-in-Bond is a strict US federal legal standard indicating the whiskey must be the product of one distillation season at a single distillery, aged at least four years in a federally bonded warehouse, and bottled at exactly 100 proof. The 2025 E.H. Taylor was distilled in spring 2010 and aged for 15 years and 4 months—far beyond the four-year minimum requirement—utilizing Buffalo Trace Distillery's core low-rye Mash Bill #1.
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