E.H. Taylor Straight Rye Whiskey

At the lounge · Yuma, Arizona

Poured by the glass at the lounge

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Style: Straight Kentucky Rye Whiskey, Bottled-in-Bond
Distillery: Buffalo Trace Distillery
Region: Kentucky, USA
Strength: 50% ABV · 100 proof
Served: By the glass

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Tasting Notes

Nose: dried fruit, black pepper, fresh dill
Palate: sweet and savory, dark spice, subtle caramel
Finish: oaky dryness

E.H. Taylor Straight Rye Whiskey is a small-batch, Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky straight rye from Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV). Its mash bill is rye and malted barley only, with no corn, which Buffalo Trace credits for the spicy, robust profile that sets it apart from other ryes.

Type: Bottled-in-Bond straight Kentucky rye whiskey
Producer: Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky
Mash bill: Rye and malted barley, no corn
Age: At least four years, the Bottled-in-Bond minimum
ABV/Proof: 50% ABV (100 proof)

Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. was making rye in this style in the 1800s, long before rye's modern revival, and he later fought for the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897. Buffalo Trace lists dried fruit, black pepper and a touch of fresh dill on the nose, sweet and savory flavors with dark spice and subtle caramel on the palate, and an oaky dryness on the finish. Among its awards, the distillery lists a Double Gold at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

How to drink it

Taste it neat first to catch the pepper and dill; a few drops of water soften the 100 proof. It also makes a spicy, full-flavored Manhattan or Sazerac.

Cigar pairing

As a house suggestion, rye spice pairs well with a My Father Le Bijou 1922.

At Sun of a Gun Cigars & Spirits in Yuma, Arizona, we pour it by the glass as a single or a double. Because it is a rare, limited bottle, it is sometimes available by the bottle to go, depending on our allocation. Our shelf changes as bottles are poured and new ones arrive, so call 928-276-3500 to confirm availability, and ask our team for a cigar from the walk-in humidor to pair with it.

E.H. Taylor Straight Rye FAQ

Is E.H. Taylor Straight Rye Bottled-in-Bond? Yes. It is bottled at 100 proof under the Bottled-in-Bond rules: one distilling season, one distiller at one distillery, and at least four years in wood.

What is the mash bill of E.H. Taylor Straight Rye? Rye and malted barley only, with no corn.

Where can I buy E.H. Taylor Straight Rye in Yuma, Arizona? At Sun of a Gun Cigars & Spirits, 1651 S Arizona Ave in Yuma. Call 928-276-3500 to confirm availability.

See the full spirits menu, its sibling E.H. Taylor Small Batch Bourbon, or explore more Rye Whiskey.

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