Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch is a refined bottled-in-bond bourbon poured at Grappa in Queen Anne, Seattle, an elegant choice for those who appreciate history in a glass.

About the Distillery

This bourbon honors Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor Jr., one of the founding figures of the modern American whiskey industry and an early champion of the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897. It is produced at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, on grounds Taylor himself helped shape. The Small Batch expression celebrates that legacy with a careful, traditional approach to maturation.

Style & Mash Bill

As a bottled-in-bond bourbon, this whiskey is the product of one distillery and one distilling season, aged at least four years in a federally bonded warehouse. It is drawn from Buffalo Trace’s low-rye mash bill of corn, a modest measure of rye, and malted barley. The result is a classic, balanced style, neither high-rye nor wheated, with the structure that aging in charred oak provides.

Tasting Notes

The nose opens with caramel, vanilla, and soft baking spice. On the palate, expect butterscotch, dried fruit, and a hint of pepper, framed by toasted oak and a touch of mint. The finish is warm and gently spiced, lingering with caramel and oak.

What to Pair It With

Its butterscotch warmth complements our American Wagyu steaks, while a charcuterie board draws out the bourbon’s savory, spiced edges. For dessert, our flourless chocolate cake is a natural match. Browse the full dine-in menu for more pairings.

How It’s Served at Grappa

Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch is poured neat or on the rocks at $16.

FAQ

Where is it from?

It is made at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, and named for whiskey pioneer Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr.

What does it taste like?

Look for caramel, vanilla, butterscotch, and dried fruit, with a hint of pepper and a warm, gently spiced finish.

Is it a high-rye or wheated bourbon?

Neither. It uses Buffalo Trace’s low-rye mash bill, offering a classic, balanced bourbon character as a bottled-in-bond whiskey.

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