Buffalo Trace Brings Back Two Col. E.H. Taylor Whiskeys
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Buffalo Trace Distillery has brought back two past expressions from the Col. E.H. Taylor brand: Four Grain Bourbon and Cured Oak Bourbn .Four Grain becomes a permanent brand extension, joining the regular release Taylor line-up, while Cured Oak returns as a limited edition.
First introduced in 2017, E.H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain Bourbon Whiskey is, like all Taylor whiskeys, bottled in bond. So, it is a 100-proof bourbon, in this instance drawn from a lot of barrels distilled in 2015 (aged for ten years), this expression stands apart from other whiskeys made at Buffalo Trace for drawing on all four grains in use there: corn, wheat, barley and rye.
“What makes Four Grain so special is how unconventional it is,” said Harlen Wheatley, Master Distiller at Buffalo Trace Distillery. “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 flavor experience. Alongside corn and malted barley, we’re able to build layers of flavor that balance sweetness, spice and depth in a way you don’t typically see in bourbon.”
Originally released in 2015, E.H. Taylor, Jr. Cured Oak Bourbon Whiskey is a 100-proof, Bottled-in-Bond bourbon is aged 10 years in barrels constructed from white oak staves that were air-dried for 13 months – more than twice the standard curing time. This extended curing process allows the whiskey to extract deeper, more complex flavors from the oak during maturation.
“What you notice with Cured Oak is the added depth and complexity that comes from the extended curing process,” said Wheatley. “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.”
Both expressions will be available beginning in May 2026 at the suggested retail price of $79.99 per 750ml bottle (local taxes and fees apply). Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain will be available for purchase at the Buffalo Trace Distillery and Sazerac House Gift Shops, as well as select retailers in Kentucky and Louisiana. Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Cured Oak will be released via Sazerac’s distribution network to select retailers, bars, and restaurants across the United States.
