E.H. TAYLOR, JR. STRAIGHT RYE

STRAIGHT KENTUCKY RYE WHISKEY

Straight Rye Whiskey has experienced a strong resurgence in the American whiskey landscape, yet Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. was making this style more than 100 years ago. This small batch, Bottled-in-Bond 100 proof straight rye whiskey pays tribute to the former Distillery owner with a unique rye whiskey reminiscent of days long past.

COLLECTION

TASTING NOTES

An altogether different recipe and profile than Sazerac Rye, this recipe contains just rye and malted barley, no corn. The result is an aroma full of dried fruit, black pepper, and a touch of fresh dill. A small sip brings an array of flavors both sweet and savory with a terrific balance of dark spices and subtle caramel overtones. The finish is especially pleasing with an oaky dryness that lingers just long enough.

"Simply spectacular!" - John Paddon, blind tasting notes - 2015 International Whisky Competition

REVIEWS

F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal Rating: 5 stars/Highest Recommendation

Awards

Most Recent Awards

2022 Gold American Whiskey Masters
2022 Gold North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition
2022 Silver New York World Wine & Spirits Competition
2022 Best in Class: Rye NAS Whiskies of the World
2022 Gold World Whiskies Awards - Whisky Magazine
2022 Gold International Wine & Spirits Competition
2022 Double Gold TAG Global Spirits Awards
2022 Gold San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2022 Gold International Spirits Challenge
2022 Excellent / Highly Recommended (90-94 pts) Ultimate Spirits Challenge
2021 Master American Whiskey Masters
2021 Best of Show: 1st Place North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition
2021 Gold International Wine & Spirits Competition
2021 Silver Outstanding Whiskies of the World
2021 CT (Chairmans Trophy), T100 (Top 100 Spirits) Ultimate Spirits Challenge
2021 Silver New York World Wine & Spirits Competition
2021 Gold International Spirits Challenge
2020 Master American Whiskey Masters
2020 Silver North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition
2020 Category Winner World Whiskies Awards - Whisky Magazine
2020 Chairman's Trophy Finalist; Tried & True Award Ultimate Spirits Challenge
2020 Silver San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2019 Silver San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2019 Silver International Spirits Challenge
2019 Silver Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition
2019 Gold North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition
2019 Gold International Wine & Spirits Competition
2019 Gold American Whiskey Masters
2019 Best in Class/Gold Whiskies of the World
2019 Silver New York World Wine & Spirits Competition
2019 Gold The Fifty Best
2019 Silver Denver International Spirits Competition
2019 Tried & True Award Ultimate Spirits Challenge
2018 Bronze World Whiskies Awards - Whisky Magazine
2018 Double Gold Denver International Spirits Competition
2018 Tried & True Ultimate Spirits Challenge
2018 Silver San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2018 Best of Category Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition
2018 Silver New York World Wine & Spirits Competition
2018 4 Stars - Highly Recommended F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal
2018 Gold The Fifty Best
2017 Trophy Finalist Ultimate Spirits Challenge
2017 SPECIAL AWARD - Best of Category/Division/Show Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition
2017 Silver San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2017 Silver Outstanding International Wine & Spirits Competition
2017 Best in Show New York World Wine & Spirits Competition
2015 Gold World Whiskies Awards - Whisky Magazine
2015 Trophy Finalist Ultimate Spirits Challenge
2015 Gold International Whisky Competition / Golden Barrel Awards
2015 Double Gold The Fifty Best
2014 Silver World Whiskies Awards - Whisky Magazine
2013 Best Rye American Whiskey No Age Statement World Whiskies Awards - Whisky Magazine
2012 Gold The Fifty Best
2012 5 Stars - Highest Recommendation F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal

113 Great Buffalo Trace
Frankfort, KY 40601

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Sunday 11:00am-5:00pm EDT

The Distillery is closed Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. The distillery closes at 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

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