Buffalo Trace Distillery pays its homage to the former distillery owner Colonel E. H. Taylor, Jr. with a special release bourbon whiskey using Amaranth as the flavouring grain instead of rye. This 100 proof Bottled-In-Bond small batch bourbon was aged over a decade and is a special one-time-only release. Other grains used in this recipe are corn (Buffalo Trace Mashbill #1) and malted barley.
Tasting notes describe this bourbon as having a fresh spearmint on the nose, followed by honey, with a hint of cherry. On the palate, coffee and vanilla come through. The finish is long, with oats and honey.
This Amaranth Bourbon Whiskey is the tenth and latest release in the collection of E. H. Taylor, Jr. whiskeys, which includes favourites such as Single Barrel Bourbon, Barrel Proof Bourbon, Straight Rye Whiskey, and Small Batch Bourbon.
The Colonel E. H. Taylor, Jr. collection was first released in early 2011 and several subsequent releases have followed. Also consistent with past releases, the Amaranth Bourbon displays a vintage label and is offered inside a distinct canister reminiscent of Taylor’s whiskey package from over one hundred years ago.
This special bottling of Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Amaranth Bourbon Whiskey will be available starting in late July; in limited supply. The suggested retail price of the bourbon is $69.99 per 750ml bottle.
