Blanton's Black Edition & Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch Bundle

Blanton's Black Edition & Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch BundleTwo Buffalo Trace icons, one powerful bundle Blanton's Black Edition and Colonel E. H. Taylor Small Batch represent the depth and heritage of Buffalo Trace Distillery at its finest. Blanton's Black delivers a richer, higher proof single barrel experience crafted for international markets; Colonel E. H. Taylor honors the father of the modern bourbon industry with a bottled in bond expression of exceptional quality. Together, they make a compelling gift

Two Buffalo Trace icons, one powerful bundle — Blanton's Black Edition and Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch represent the depth and heritage of Buffalo Trace Distillery at its finest. Blanton's Black delivers a richer, higher-proof single barrel experience crafted for international markets; Colonel E.H. Taylor honors the father of the modern bourbon industry with a bottled-in-bond expression of exceptional quality. Together, they make a compelling gift for any serious bourbon enthusiast.

What's Included

• Blanton's Black Edition Bourbon 700ml — higher-proof single barrel expression produced for international markets, richer and more intense than the Original. Presented in the iconic round bottle with signature stopper
• Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch Bourbon 750ml — bottled-in-bond at 100 proof, honoring the legacy of Edmund Haynes Taylor Jr., the father of the modern bourbon industry. 100 proof / 50% ABV

Tasting Notes

Blanton's Black Edition

• Nose: Rich caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, and a warm spice — more intense and complex than the Original
• Palate: Full-bodied and smooth with caramel, honey, toasted oak, dried fruit, and a warm spice that builds beautifully
• Finish: Long, warm, and satisfying with lingering caramel, oak spice, and a refined sweetness

Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch

• Nose: Sweet caramel, vanilla, and a warm floral note with hints of oak and spice
• Palate: Rich and full-bodied with caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, and a warm rye spice — the 100 proof adding depth and intensity
• Finish: Long and warming with lingering caramel, spice, and a refined oak complexity

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was Colonel E.H. Taylor?

Edmund Haynes Taylor Jr. (1830–1923) is widely regarded as the father of the modern bourbon industry. He championed the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897 — the first federal consumer protection law for spirits — establishing strict quality standards that still define premium bourbon today.

What makes Blanton's Black Edition special?

Blanton's Black Edition is produced exclusively for international markets at a higher proof than the standard Original Single Barrel — delivering a richer, more intense single barrel character that sits between the Original and the full cask strength Straight From the Barrel.

What size bottles are included?

This bundle includes a 700ml bottle of Blanton's Black Edition and a 750ml bottle of Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch Bourbon.