E.H. Taylor Straight Rye

E.H. Taylor Straight Rye

The E.H. Taylor lineup is one of my favorite lines from Buffalo Trace. I tend to prefer bourbon over rye whiskey, but recently have been trying more rye whiskey than usual. E.H. Taylor Straight Rye is definitely a nice rye to try if you can find it at a reasonable price. I was able to pick up a bottle at just slightly over retail and think it is worth a pickup if you can find it near retail. However, I think I would avoid this one if you can only find it at the market average that wine-searcher.com shows.

Overview

Distillery/BottlerBuffalo Trace
BottleE.H. Taylor Straight Rye
Whiskey TypeRye
Release/BatchSpring 2023
Proof100
AgeNo Age Statement
ColorTawny
Market Price$297
MSRP$70
Straight Rye Whiskey has experienced a strong resurgence in the American whiskey landscape, yet Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. was making this style more than 100 years ago. This small batch, Bottled-in-Bond 100 proof straight rye whiskey pays tribute to the former Distillery owner with a unique rye whiskey reminiscent of days long past. Source: Buffalo Trace

NOSE: 6/10

Very mild/mellow, rye bread, vanilla, oak

PALATE: 7/10

Rye spice forward but not overpowering. Licorice, dried apricot, vanilla, hints of sweet tea, nice medium viscosity

FINISH: 6/10

Medium length, pop of peppery heat at start of finish, a little dry on the end of the finish

EPIC CASK RATING:

Uniqueness: 6/10
Value: 6/10
Overall: 6.5/10

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