{"product_id":"eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-1","title":"Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — Batch 1, 134.5 Proof","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mw-master-container{\n  --mw-accent: #BF9310;   \/* gold-yellow foil — signature master palette *\/\n  --mw-glow:   #C24A12;   \/* amber liquid\/label — signature master palette *\/\n  --mw-bg:     #140F0C;   \/* deep brown-black — signature master palette *\/\n  --mw-text:#e0e0e0; --mw-muted:#b8b8b8; --mw-hair:#222;\n  font-family: inherit; background:var(--mw-bg); color:var(--mw-text);\n  line-height:1.7; padding:24px; margin-bottom:60px;\n}\n.mw-master-container .mw-h3{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase;\n  font-size:0.9rem; letter-spacing:2px; margin-top:40px; display:block;\n  border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow); padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:20px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-decoration:none; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent:hover{ color:#fff; text-decoration:underline; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-info-box{ background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mw-bg) 0%, var(--mw-glow) 100%);\n  padding:25px; margin:25px 0; border-radius:0 4px 4px 0; border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n  border-left:4px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container .mw-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:30px; margin:30px 0; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding:25px;\n  border:1px solid var(--mw-glow); border-radius:4px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:15px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td{ padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n  color:#ccc; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td:first-child{ font-weight:bold; width:38%; color:var(--mw-accent);\n  text-transform:uppercase; font-size:0.75rem; letter-spacing:1px; }\n.mw-master-container details{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n  border-radius:4px; margin-bottom:15px; }\n.mw-master-container summary{ padding:18px; color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; cursor:pointer;\n  outline:none; list-style:none; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;\n  text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.85rem; }\n.mw-master-container summary::after{ content:'+'; font-size:1.2rem; color:var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open]{ border:1px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open] summary::after{ content:'-'; }\n.mw-master-container .details-content{ padding:0 20px 20px 20px; font-size:0.95rem; }\n@media (max-width:768px){ .mw-master-container .mw-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- TL;DR (speakable, GEO) --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eColonel \u003cstrong\u003eE.H. Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel Proof Batch 1 is the original — the first barrel-proof release in the E.H. Taylor line, from 2012 — bottled uncut and unfiltered at 134.5 proof (67.25% ABV). A \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e low-rye bourbon aged in Colonel Taylor's century-old warehouses, it is the most sought-after batch in the line on rarity alone, carrying the rich oak, vanilla, and dark-fruit character of the early releases. \u003cstrong\u003eE.H. Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel Proof prints no batch number; the 134.5 proof — the second-highest the line has reached — identifies it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eBottled completely uncut and unfiltered at an immense 134.5 proof (67.25% ABV) — standing as the second-highest cask concentration in line history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eThe historic, field-initiating debut installment of the celebrated annual unblended sequence, allocated in 2012.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eWidely acknowledged as the ultimate acquisition prize for portfolio completists due to severe structural rarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eA highly robust, high-velocity profile displaying seasoned oak extracts and deep vanilla beans over dark burnt caramels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eBecause standard labels display no numerical batch indices, the unique 134.5 layout index paired with an L12 glass etching serves as definitive verification. Crafted from low-rye Mash Bill #1 inside \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e (DSP-KY-113).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- SENSORY + STRATEGIC GRID --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\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 Commandingly forward; heavy seasoned oak wood and sweet molasses vanillin push past initial ethanol layers, trailing into rich burnt caramels, toasted marshmallow, and a dark orchard fruit edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Viscous, sweet, and highly intense; an unctuous wave of stewed brown-sugar apples and peanut brittle gives way to bright butterscotch candies, cherry cola, and massive oak extractives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tremendously elongated, drying, and highly warming—serving as a bold, persistent reminder of its true 134.5 proof barrel run velocity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eBatch 1 marks the ultimate milestone origin point of the entire unblended small-batch library. Highly collected for its historical debut status rather than standard tasting scores, it represents a legendary, textbook example of the distillery's low-rye cask platform pushed to near maximum proof volume. It establishes the foundational lineage blueprint directly preceding \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-2\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eBatch 2, the highest-proof release\u003c\/a\u003e. Evaluate alternative historical allocations inside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof line\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e (DSP-KY-113), \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e134.5 proof · 67.25% ABV (Barrel Strength Cask Run) — Second-Highest in Line History\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch Hierarchy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 1 (No printed numerical index; unique 134.5 proof configuration matched against L12 glass laser stamp confirms year)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye Core Platform Core \u0026lt; 10% Rye)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (Non-Age-Stated; harvested from select warehouse barrels aged an estimated 7–10 years)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompletely Uncut · Non-Chill-Filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease History\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch 1 — 2012 Foundational Debut Run\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistinction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe original release that launched the portfolio lineage; highly coveted for its extreme rarity and historic proof tier\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    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBatch 1 stands as the absolute holy grail of the entire unblended series—the 2012 masterpiece bottle that launched a contemporary collector phenomenon. Because it displays no literal numbering metrics across the face, verification relies fully on cross-examining its unique 134.5 registration marker against the lower glass matrix stamps. Every bottle includes the signature ochre presentation tube. Protect asset pedigree by cellaring upright inside a dark vault shelf away from light paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- RECOMMENDED SERVING --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAt an intense 134.5 proof, this expression commands substantial respect; neat, the core sugars carry heavy wood warmth, but a patient rest or a slow drop of mineral water dramatically coaxes out layers of underlying butterscotch and spice. Pour with intent into fine crystal glassware and observe its expansion over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ACCORDION DEEP-DIVES --\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBatch 1 is forged entirely from the distillery's iconic low-rye mash recipe—the exact grain build shared with legendary companion series like George T. Stagg, separated fundamentally by barrel age parameters—distilled at DSP-KY-113 in \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e, and matured inside the wood-and-brick walls of Colonel Taylor's century-old warehouses. The 2012 vintage carries zero age statement and was packaged straight to glass completely uncut and un-chill-filtered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle offered through \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is sourced exclusively via verified allocation paths, vault-preserved under optimal temperature baselines, and meticulously verified for seal integrity before dispatch. Shipments are packaged in heavily protective single-bottle container cartons and require an age-verified 21+ adult signature at delivery. Review our complete storefront protocols via \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe way each bottle is inspected\u003c\/a\u003e, explore \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ehow we store and dispatch orders\u003c\/a\u003e, and study \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ewhat a listing must include\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:0;\"\u003eWhat proof is E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 1?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eBatch 1 is bottled at 134.5 proof (67.25% ABV), uncut and unfiltered — the first E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof ever released, and the second-highest proof in the line. The label carries no batch number, so the proof identifies it; 134.5 belongs to Batch 1 alone, with a laser code beginning L12. The figure is whatever the barrels gave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:18px;\"\u003eIs E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 1 the first release?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eYes — Batch 1, from 2012, is the original E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof, the release that began the line. It is the most collected of the batches, largely on rarity: early bottles seldom surface and command high secondary prices. Reviewers at launch found it young and very hot, with caramel, oak, vanilla, and dark fruit; at 134.5 proof it is the second-strongest batch the line has made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Product\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-1#product\",\n      \"name\": \"Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch 1\",\n      \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/eh-taylor-barrel-proof-batch-1.jpg\",\n      \"description\": \"E.H. 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