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Age: 10 Years | Region: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA | Proof: 100
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Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Warehouse C is a commemorative limited release that honors the brick-and-limestone heart of the Buffalo Trace Distillery. Constructed by Taylor in 1881, Warehouse C is the central thread of the brand’s identity. This expression is a technical celebration of the specific microclimate Taylor engineered over a century ago, utilizing an east-west orientation and iron-beam construction to create the perfect temperature gradient for maturing Mash Bill #1.

The Environmental Distinction

While Warehouse C matures most of the Taylor portfolio, this specific bottling isolates the warehouse's character, focusing on the concentration and depth achieved within its historic walls.

  • Architectural Integrity: Commemorates Taylor’s 1881 "O.F.C." era engineering, designed to maximize spirit-wood interaction through natural airflow.
  • Bottled-in-Bond: Meets the 1897 standards—distilled in a single season, at one distillery, and matured for a minimum of 9 years at 100 proof.
  • Distinct from "Tornado": Unlike the 2011 Tornado Surviving release, this bottling represents the warehouse's peak performance under ideal, controlled conditions.
Sensory Profile

Nose: Caramel, vanilla, and heavily toasted oak. Dried fruit, brown sugar, and baking spice develop alongside sophisticated layers of leather and tobacco.

Palate: Medium-to-full bodied. Entry of caramel and vanilla transitions into a mid-palate of dried fruit, gentle spice, and tobacco—showcasing the balanced weight of Mash Bill #1.

Finish: Long and resonant. Persistent oak and lingering vanilla conclude with a closing baking spice note characteristic of elite, well-aged Buffalo Trace.

The Collector Tier

Positioned above the core line, the Warehouse C release is a "warehouse-specific" study. It sits alongside the Cured Oak and 18 Year Marriage as a foundational limited edition that defines the technical boundaries of the Taylor portfolio.

"A structural tribute to the building that defines the Taylor profile."

Technical Specifications
Distillery Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY
Style Kentucky Straight Bourbon (Bottled-in-Bond)
Aging Location Warehouse C (Built 1881)
Age Statement NAS (Estimated 9–11 Years)
Proof / ABV 100 Proof / 50% ABV
Mash Bill Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye)
Bottle Size 750 ml
Collector Notes

Colonel E.H. Taylor Warehouse C is a mandatory acquisition for vertical collectors. While the Small Batch and Single Barrel are synonymous with this warehouse, the 2021 commemorative release is a distinct, one-time bottling that focuses purely on the maturation environment. It is frequently targeted alongside the 2011 Tornado Surviving release as a "bookend" to the Warehouse C story. Every bottle offered here is verified for pristine label integrity and includes the original ochre-yellow display tube. Provenance is strictly authenticated to ensure the highest standard for the secondary market.

Recommended Serving

This historic bourbon is best appreciated neat in a Glencairn glass at room temperature. A few drops of limestone water will broaden the nose, highlighting the leather and brown sugar character. It carries enough structural weight to hold up cleanly over a single large clear cube, but given its commemorative status, it is not designed for cocktail use.

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Processing Time: Most orders process within 1–8 business days. You will receive a tracking number via email as soon as your bottle ships.

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Restrictions: We ship only within the permitted U.S. states and cannot deliver to P.O. Boxes or U.S. Territories.

All Sales Final: Due to alcohol regulations, we cannot accept returns for change of mind.

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