The Buffalo Trace Distillery has announced the launch of its annual limited-edition Bourbon releases from its Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. collection.

E.H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain Bourbon Whiskey (50% ABV), which originally launched in 2017, was distilled in 2015 and matured in American oak casks. The 10 Year Old small-batch Bourbon is crafted from a distinctive recipe featuring high-quality corn, rye, wheat and malted barley — grains that would have been accessible to Taylor in the 1800s.

The combination of the four grains is said to create a layered and complex profile: corn delivers foundational sweetness, rye adds spice and structure, wheat softens the palate with subtle sweetness, and malted barley contributes depth with a gentle toasted character. The result is a Bourbon that is both rich and balanced, offering notes of caramel, vanilla and chocolate, with a lightly spiced, lingering finish.

E.H. Taylor, Jr. Cured Oak Bourbon Whiskey (50% ABV), which originally launched in 2015, was matured in barrels constructed from white oak staves that were air-dried for 13 months — more than twice the standard curing time. The result is a 10 Year Old Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon. The extended curing process is said to allow the whiskey to extract deeper, more complex flavours from the oak during maturation.

The release, which highlights the profound impact barrel craftsmanship can have on the final character of a whiskey, delivers a rich and inviting profile with notes of tobacco, dried fruit, vanilla and toffee, complemented by undertones of seasoned oak and a long, dry finish.

Highly regarded as the “Father of the Modern Bourbon Industry”, Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. purchased the O.F.C. Distillery, now known as Buffalo Trace Distillery, in 1869. He is credited with implementing many of the innovative techniques still used today, including advanced grain handling, copper fermentation tanks and steam-heated warehouses. Taylor also played a pivotal role in the passage of the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, which established quality standards that continue to shape the industry.

Commenting on E.H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain Bourbon Whiskey, Harlen Wheatley, Master Distiller at Buffalo Trace Distillery, said: “What makes Four Grain so special is how unconventional it is. It’s also a clear example of what we call a ‘graduated experiment’ — one that began as a deliberate exploration and evolved into a release worthy of returning as a permanent expression. Rye and wheat are often used separately, but combining them creates a completely different flavour experience. Alongside corn and malted barley, we’re able to build layers of flavour that balance sweetness, spice and depth in a way you don’t typically see in Bourbon.”

Commenting on E.H. Taylor, Jr. Cured Oak Bourbon Whiskey, Wheatley added: “What you notice with Cured Oak is the added depth and complexity that comes from the extended curing process. Most of our barrels are cured for six months, but with this release the extended curing brings forward richer notes that create a longer, more layered finish.”

Limited in quantity, E.H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain Bourbon Whiskey and E.H. Taylor, Jr. Cured Oak Bourbon Whiskey are now available from selected retailers across the US, for a RRP of $79.99 each.