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Bourbon Review: Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. Four Grain Bourbon

We review Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. Four Grain Bourbon, Buffalo Trace's first foray into whiskeys made with wheat as well as rye.

OVERALL RATING

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Tasting Notes

About:

This spirit, made from corn, malted barley, rye and wheat, was distilled in 2005, and weighed in at 104 proof when barreled, aged 12 years, and then bottled at 100 proof. It retails for $69.99-85, and is a limited release. The next release is planned for spring 2018.
Appearance:
This bourbon has a deep amber or ash wood color, with a touch of the aged oranges you sometimes see in cognac. It’s sun kissed, bronzed, and I can see yellow tinges around the edges of the glass. Legs are well spaced, slow and lingering.
Nose:
Complex smells of sweet cinnamon, custard, and pecan pie take over this tantalizing scent, with hints of charred orange, salted caramel, vanilla and nutmeg, as well.
Palate:
This opulent whiskey is sweet and spicy, with tingling oak spice on the front end, followed by lingering vanilla ice cream, and buttery pecan pie. Charred barrel and cinnamon toast make nice compliments and a little hint of tangy, astringent perfume, orangey like Grand Marnier, underpins the richness.
Finish:
Comments:
Reasonably priced compared to similar limited releases, this bourbon is worth sipping! Mature flavors and opulence make it ideal for sipping and savoring. However, if you’re looking for a style with restraint, you won’t find it here.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Julia Smith

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