Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Single Barrel Bourbon “Barrel Ora Liquors” Private Select

100 Proof
Straight Bourbon Whiskey | USA (Kentucky, Buffalo Trace Distillery) | Bottled in Bond | Private Barrel Pick #013 for Barrel Ora Liquors | 100 Proof (50% ABV) | 750 mL
Process & Profile
This release is a private barrel pick—Barrel #013—for Barrel Ora Liquors of the Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Single Barrel series. It is crafted under Bottled-in-Bond regulations, ensuring it was distilled in one season by a single distiller, aged in a bonded warehouse, and bottled at exactly 100 proof. Many E.H. Taylor Single Barrels are aged in the historic Warehouse C, built by Colonel Taylor in 1881.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Toasted oak, creamy vanilla, dried figs, butterscotch and subtle caramel undertones
Palate: Rich sweetness (brown sugar, raisins), balanced with tobacco leaf, dark baking spices, leather, and oak depth
Finish: Long, warming with oak, dark spices, and a lingering tobacco and dark fruit note
What Makes It Special
This is a Private Select pick—specifically Barrel #013 for Barrel Ora Liquors—adding exclusivity and unique barrel character
It is Bottled-in-Bond at 100 proof (50% ABV), providing both strength and fidelity to classic bourbon standards
Aged in old Warehouse C, which lends climate-driven aging nuances like oak spice and rich development
How to Enjoy
Best sipped neat in a Glencairn or rocks glass to let its full range of oak, spice, and sweetness show. A drop of water can help mellow the proof and open up darker flavors. Also makes a strong foundation for premium whiskey cocktails.
FAQ
What exactly is Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Single Barrel Bourbon “Barrel Ora Liquors” Private Select Barrel #013 100 Proof?It’s a private barrel-picked, 100 proof, Bottled-in-Bond single barrel bourbon picked by Barrel Ora Liquors (Barrel #013).
What is the alcohol proof and ABV of Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Single Barrel Bourbon “Barrel Ora Liquors” Private Select Barrel #013 100 Proof?It is bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV).
Is Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Single Barrel Bourbon “Barrel Ora Liquors” Private Select Barrel #013 100 Proof aged in a specific warehouse or with any age statement?There is no formal age statement, but many single barrel versions are aged in Warehouse C; this one is a private pick (Barrel #013).
How does Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Single Barrel Bourbon “Barrel Ora Liquors” Private Select Barrel #013 100 Proof taste?Expect toasted oak, vanilla, dried fruit, brown sugar sweetness, tobacco, dark spices, and a long, satisfying finish.
What makes Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Single Barrel Bourbon “Barrel Ora Liquors” Private Select Barrel #013 100 Proof unique?Its private barrel designation (Barrel #013), Bottled-in-Bond standard, 100 proof strength, and heritage from Warehouse C make it particularly collectible and flavorful.