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Age: NAS (Estimated 8–10 Years) | Region: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA | Proof: 128.1
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Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 6 is the 2017 release, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 128.1 proof (64.05% ABV) — the sixth in the line. A Buffalo Trace low-rye bourbon, it leads with butterscotch and sweet baked goods on the nose and turns to cherry cola and oak on the palate, a slightly different lean from the cherry-forward batches around it. E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof carries no batch number; the 128.1 proof, held by no other release, identifies it.

The Elemental Distinction
  • Uncut and unfiltered barrel proof structural density tracking at 128.1 proof (64.05% ABV).
  • The official sixth master release installment of the highly coveted annual small-batch sequence, allocated in 2017.
  • Distinguished across enthusiast panels for its highly unique butterscotch-and-bakery nose parameters rather than standard heavy fruit dominance.
  • Rich, highly enjoyable flavor matrix displaying sweet cherry cola, licorice, brown sugar, and baking spices over oak and leather.
  • Because 128.1 proof stands as a completely non-twinned registration ceiling across history, it serves as its own definitive signature along the glass-etched L17 code. Crafted from low-rye Mash Bill #1 inside Frankfort, Kentucky (DSP-KY-113).
Sensory Profile

Nose: Dominant butterscotch candies and sweet unctuous baked goods—dark brown molasses sugar, nutmeg, and grated cinnamon—with cherry elements held subtly in the background.

Palate: Deep and coating; distinct cherry cola notes and black licorice strings develop cleanly over rich seasoned oak woods and sweet bakery kitchen spices.

Finish: Long and structurally clean; drying oak tannins and seasoned leather trail gently past the swallow, leaving lingering notes of dark cherry drop and wild honey.

Strategic Position

Batch 6 occupies a highly interesting position across the unblended vertical, celebrated for trading traditional heavy cherry forwardness for a softer dessert sweetness that appeals massively to casual drinkers. At 128.1 proof, it manages its alcohol velocity with remarkable grace, offering a balanced entry that maps zero batch-variation risk. It captures the timeline directly succeeding Batch 5, the last of the early run. Track alternative proof allocations across the entire collection index via the E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof series.

Technical Specifications
Distillery Buffalo Trace Distillery (DSP-KY-113), Frankfort, Kentucky
Producer Sazerac Company
Category Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Proof / ABV 128.1 proof · 64.05% ABV (Barrel Strength Cask Run)
Batch Hierarchy Batch 6 (No printed numerical index; unique 128.1 proof configuration matched against L17 glass laser stamp confirms year)
Mash Bill Matrix Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 (Low-Rye Core Platform Core)
Age Statement None (Non-Age-Stated; harvested from select warehouse wood barrels aged ~7–10 years)
Filtration Matrix Completely Uncut · Non-Chill-Filtered
Release History Batch 6 — 2017 Master Allocation Run
Distinction Lauded for its beautiful, sweet butterscotch-led nose architecture; highly balanced proof integration
Bottle Size 750 ml
Origin Terroir United States · Kentucky
Collector Note

Because standard signature yellow labels preserve historic 19th-century aesthetics without displaying batch numerals, authentication of Batch 6 relies on auditing the physical face parameters. Because its 128.1 entry is completely non-twinned elsewhere in the library sequence, identifying this bottle can be cleanly settled by proof configuration alone, corroborated by the lower L17 glass laser line. Every bottle includes the signature ochre-yellow presentation tube. Protect asset status by cellaring upright inside a dark vault shelf.

Production Methodology

Drawn from the same low-rye mash platform celebrated for its deep complexity, Batch 6 spent up to a decade resting inside the brick-and-wood confines of the producer's century-old warehouse network. Filled straight to glass completely uncut and un-watered, it retains all natural wood vanillins and essential corn oils responsible for its unctuous, syrupy weight on the mid-palate, completely skipping any modern chill-filtration cycles.

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Every bottle offered through Midnight Whiskey 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 protocols via the way we confirm a bottle, explore secure storage and handling, and study how a listing gets written.

Frequently Asked Questions

What proof is E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 6?

Batch 6 is bottled at 128.1 proof (64.05% ABV), uncut and unfiltered, from 2017. The label shows no batch number, so the proof identifies it, and 128.1 belongs to Batch 6 alone (laser code L17). The figure is whatever the barrels gave, not a set target.

How is E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 6 regarded?

Batch 6 is generally seen as a solid, sweet-leaning release rather than the line's most complex. Reviewers single out a butterscotch-forward nose — with the cherry that defines many batches sitting in the background — over a palate of cherry cola, licorice, dark brown sugar, and baking spice, finishing on oak and a little leather. It is well liked for that butterscotch character, if not ranked among the most layered batches.

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