About the product
Own a piece of Kentucky history with the Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof & Yellowstone Hand Picked Bundle. This elite 2-pack brings together the uncut, raw intensity of the award-winning E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof with the artisanal, small-batch craftsmanship of a Yellowstone Hand Picked Single Barrel. Ranging from 115 to 130+ proof, these bottles are designed for the serious connoisseur who appreciates the unadulterated essence of the barrel. Perfect for side-by-side tastings or as the centerpiece of a premium spirits collection. Limited availability.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairings
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
- Taste Notes: Immense and complex. The nose offers cooked berries and rich caramel. The palate is powerful and uncompromising, featuring layers of toasty vanilla, dried oak, and black pepper. It finishes with a long, satisfying rye character and lingering notes of dark fruit.
- Food Pairings: A prime ribeye with a balsamic glaze, dark chocolate-covered cherries, or a heavy, smoky blue cheese.
Yellowstone Hand Picked Collection
- Taste Notes: Profiles are barrel-specific but generally feature a rich "pancake breakfast" profile—think maple syrup, toasted oak, and buttered pecans. You’ll often find notes of leathered cherries, soft rye spice, and a creamy, honeyed finish.
- Food Pairings: Glazed pork belly, roasted walnuts, or a warm peach cobbler.
About the brand
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof: This brand is a tribute to Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr., widely considered the "Founding Father of the Modern Bourbon Industry." Taylor fought for the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897 and pioneered many of the distilling techniques still used at Buffalo Trace today. The Barrel Proof expression is the crown jewel of the lineup—bottled uncut and unfiltered, just as it would have been sampled straight from the barrel in Taylor's day over a century ago.
Yellowstone Hand Picked Collection: Yellowstone Bourbon was established in 1872 to honor America’s first National Park. Today, it is brought back to its family roots by 7th-generation distillers Stephen and Paul Beam at Limestone Branch Distillery. The "Hand Picked Collection" is their most exclusive tier; it consists of individual barrels selected specifically for their superior flavor profile, ensuring a one-of-a-kind tasting experience that reflects the Beam family's 150-year legacy.
