E.H. Taylor Rye Tasting Notes and Ratings.

E.H. Taylor Rye

Added on Wednesday, Sep 25, 2013 at 11:25 AM

Bottler:

Buffalo Trace

Age:	N/A	Type:	American
Vintage:	N/A	Subtype:	Rye
ABV:	50.00 %	Region:	Kentucky
Price:	$70	Availability:	Specialty Stores

Released in 2012, this bottled in bond rye was the fifth release of Buffalo Trace's E.H. Taylor series.

Member Ratings and Notes

Sku

This has a great high-rye nose with sandalwood and wood polish; it's much more similar to an old Pennsylvania rye than an LDI (which is also a rye/barley mashbill). The palate also has that sandalwood note as well as some pepper. It's very spicy and pretty dry, having just a touch of sweetness. It's a nicely done rye and fairly distinct from anything on the market today.

B/B+

Ries

initially intense and bright rye spice (buttery dill, cinnamon, and all-spice). Gingerbread sweetness, but this stays savoury and refined. Quite dry + oaked in the middle - fades quickly to sweet caramel custard and candied peanuts. Flavour is more intense and compartmentalized, but creates and fun "thinking" rye. I like the full body/syrupy mouthfeel. Nice rye to sip neat. [B, nearly B+]

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