Old Taylor (Late 1970's) Tasting Notes and Ratings.

Old Taylor (Late 1970's)

Added on Sunday, Feb 22, 2009 at 09:37 PM

Bottler:

Old Taylor Distillery

Age:	N/A	Type:	American
Vintage:	N/A	Subtype:	Bourbon
ABV:	40.00 %	Region:	Kentucky
Price:	N/A	Availability:	Collectors Only

In 1972 the Old Taylor distillery closed and these late 70's bottlings of the rye-flavored bourbon are the last of the stock from the original distillery. Later bottlings are distilled at Jim Beam.

Member Ratings and Notes

Adam

I mean, if this was still available at $7 a bottle as it once was (and still is on some very dusty shelves somewhere), I'd be buying it by the case. This is massively drinkable, yet still not without medium-bodied, medium-rich flavor. It's not magic, it's just darn tasty... especially since the few bottles of this I've picked up have cost nearly nothing. B/B+

Chris

This is just about the most drinkable bourbon I've ever tried. Nose is confection, like Cinnabun frosting. There's a perfect balance of spice and buttery sweetness. At 40% it's surprisingly rich in flavor, and the flavor continues to grow long onto the finish. Ya just want more and more and more. Great stuff!

[Our theory here is that Beam was using up the old stock of whiskey from the original distillery, and therefore this may be much older than 4 years old. Surely something is different, since all the other Old Taylor we've tried, even pre-1972, is very thin on flavor.]

Dan

Deep amber color. The nose oozed of vanilla and molasses. The palate was much milder and light. No discernable finish. C+/B- 1977 bottling. [3/10/13]

Andy

Musty and mossy. Quite good though.

B/B+

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