{"product_id":"colonel-eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-16-bourbon","title":"Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — Batch 16, 127.3 Proof","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n  \/* Updated to Taylor Ochre: #d9a441 *\/\n  .mw-h3 { color: #d9a441; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #3d2b1f; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n  .mw-accent { color: #d9a441; font-weight: bold; }\n  \n  \/* Feature Box with Chocolate Brown to Black Gradient *\/\n  .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1a120b 0%, #000 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #3d2b1f; border-left: 4px solid #d9a441; }\n  \n  \/* Scannable Grid Layout *\/\n  .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n  .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #3d2b1f; border-radius: 4px; }\n  \n  \/* Technical Table Styling - Keys in Muted Cocoa *\/\n  .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n  .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n  .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #8c7356; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n  \n  @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n  \u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 INTENSITY --\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eColonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof\u003c\/span\u003e is the uncut and unfiltered pinnacle of the Taylor lineup. Batch 16 represents the latest evolution of this annual allocation, delivering the raw intensity of Buffalo Trace’s Mash Bill #1 at a staggering 127.3 proof. This is bourbon in its most honest form—straight from the wood of the legendary Warehouse C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE 127.3 PROOF SWEET SPOT) --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Warehouse C Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eAged for an estimated 7 to 9 years, Batch 16 hits the 127.3 proof mark—a recurring \"sweet spot\" in the series history that optimizes the balance between ethanol carry and flavor concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUncut Integrity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottled without chill filtration or dilution, preserving the heavy oils and structural weight characteristic of Taylor’s 19th-century vision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill #1 Pedigree:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built on the same low-rye recipe as George T. Stagg and Eagle Rare, but defined by the specific microclimate of the 1881-built Warehouse C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatch 16 Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Known for its exceptional density, Batch 16 emphasizes dark chocolate, cooked berries, and a lingering brown sugar sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooked berry, caramel, and seasoned oak. Deep layers of brown sugar, fig, and salted caramel develop with time, alongside toasted marshmallow and faint menthol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and dense. Caramel and dark chocolate lead into a mid-palate of dried fruit, vanilla, baking spice, and peppery oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very long and warming. A sophisticated closing of oak spice and brown sugar with a sweetness that persists for minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003ePortfolio Context\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eWithin the Taylor vertical, Barrel Proof is the highest-octane release. It sits technically between the Small Batch and George T. Stagg (BTAC), offering a vibrant, younger alternative to the 15+ year BTAC giants while maintaining a similar recipe profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #8c7356; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural powerhouse that defines the limits of non-age-stated bourbon.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon (Uncut \u0026amp; Unfiltered)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNAS (Estimated 7–9 Years)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e127.3 Proof \/ 63.65% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBatch 16 is a high-priority target for collectors tracking the Taylor proof history. Batch identification is most reliably confirmed via the laser code on the back of the bottle, as labels prioritize the vintage brand design over batch numbering. This 127.3 proof release is particularly noted for its alignment with the series' most successful historical proof points. Every bottle offered here includes the original presentation tube and is verified for pristine label integrity. It remains a mandatory cornerstone for any comprehensive Buffalo Trace vertical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo fully experience the mid-palate density of Batch 16, enjoy it \u003cstrong\u003eneat in a Glencairn glass\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 127.3 proof carries immense flavor; a few drops of limestone water will broaden the nose and bring forward the salted caramel character. It also maintains its structural integrity over a single large clear cube for a slower, more evolving sipping experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof Bourbon Batch 16\",\n  \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/EHT_Barrel_Proof_B16.jpg\", \n  \"description\": \"E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 16: A 127.3 proof powerhouse. Featuring cooked berry, dark chocolate \u0026 salted caramel. Uncut, unfiltered, and strictly limited.\",\n  \"brand\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Brand\",\n    \"name\": \"E.H. 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