EH Taylor, Jr. Straight Rye
Straight Kentucky Rye Whiskey

Straight Rye Whiskey has experienced a strong resurgence in the American whiskey landscape over the last decade, yet Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. was making this style of Kentucky rye whiskey more than 100 years ago. This small batch, Bottled-in-Bond 100 proof straight rye whiskey pays tribute to the former Buffalo Trace Distillery owner with a unique rye whiskey reminiscent of days long past.

An altogether different recipe and profile than Sazerac Rye which is also part of the Buffalo Trace family, this recipe contains just rye and malted barley, no corn. The result is an aroma full of dried fruit, black pepper, and a touch of fresh dill. A small sip of this rye whiskey brings an array of flavors both sweet and savory with a terrific balance of dark spices and subtle caramel overtones. The finish is especially pleasing with an oaky dryness that lingers just long enough.

"Simply spectacular!" - John Paddon, blind tasting notes - 2015 International Whisky Competition

AWARDS:

2019 Silver Medal - New York World Spirits Competition
2019 Best in Class
2019 Gold Medal - North American Bourbon & Whiskey Competition
2019 Silver Medal - Los Angeles International Spirits Competition
2019 Gold Medal - American Whiskey Masters
2019 Silver Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2019 Silver Medal - Denver International Spirits Competition
2018 Gold Medal - The Fifty Best Rye Whiskeys
2018 Silver Medal - New York International Spirits Competition
2018 Best of Category; Gold Medal - Los Angeles International Spirits Competition
2018 Silver Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2018 "Tried & True" - 92 points - Ultimate Spirits Challenge
2018 Double Gold Medal - Denver International Spirits Competition
2017 Double Gold Medal; Best in Show Rye Whiskey - New York World Wine & Spirits Competition
2017 Silver Outstanding Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition
2017 Gold Medal
2017 Silver Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2017 Trophy Finalist - 95 points - Ultimate Spirits Challenge
2015 Double Gold Medal - The Fifty Best Rye Whiskeys
2015 Gold Medal - Best Rye Whiskey (93 points) - International Whisky Competition
2015 Gold Medal, Best American Rye Whiskey - No Age Statement - World Whiskies Awards
2015 Trophy Finalist - 94 points - Ultimate Spirits Challenge
2014 Silver Medal, American Rye Whiskey No Age Statement
2013 Gold Medal, Best Rye American Whiskey No Age Statement - World Whiskies Awards
2012 Gold Medal - The Fifty Best Rye Whiskeys