Colonel E.H. Taylor 100 Proof Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) - Whiskey Hunt Australia Selection

This is the first time WHA have secured an E.H. Taylor for their Barrel Select series. Distilled on the 13th of March 2013 and bottled in December 2022 at nine years and nine months, it earns its single cask classification delivering the kind of character and poise you'd expect from a high performance 15 year old. One minor quibble might be a delicate bittersweetness through the middle stage, but that's eclipsed by some beautifully expressed American oak, the palate unfolding with creamy vanillas, cherry chocolate, candied orange and hints of apple-laced rye. The balance is excellent, and the oily texture lingers, extending the aftertaste of cinnamon, vanilla and charry oak. Our tasting was limited to a 15ml sample. Knowing how these Bourbons can develop we'd expect it to be better again after air contact. Like most WHA bottlings the only downside is the tiny yield with just 156 bottles imported to Australia. 50% Alc./Vol. Collectable.