Visiting Buffalo Trace as they bottled the coveted Four Grain.

Whiskey of the Year!

It is that whiskey time of year again – the annual naming of Jim Murray’s (famous for his annual Whiskey Bible) whiskey of the year. Murray named Buffalo Trace’s Colonel E.H. Taylor Four Grain Bottled in Bond and aged 12 years as his 2018 Whiskey of the Year.

Colonel E.H. Taylor

As founding father of the bourbon industry, Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. left an indelible legacy. His dedication to distilling began at the close of the Civil War when he purchased O.F C. Distillery. There, he developed innovative techniques that are still in use today. Made by hand, this Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey has been aged inside century old warehouses constructed by E.H. Taylor, Jr. Barrels are evaluated and selected to create a perfect blend of distinctive character that is like no other. This bourbon is a true sipping bourbon that honors the uncompromising legacy of E.H. Taylor, Jr.

Buffalo Trace

According to their website, No Distillery has earned more domestic and international accolades than Buffalo Trace. Writers, enthusiasts and spirits competitions around the globe have awarded more than 500 accolades to their brands. The title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” has been earned through the uncompromising dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Their passion for distilling, passed down for two centuries, is revered by experts worldwide.

In 2013, Buffalo Trace Distillery added its most cherished distinction yet – National Historic Landmark. After taking more than 200 years to achieve, the Distillery joined this elite group of the most influential places in North America. This award, more important than any others, is for the Distillery, its people, its builders, its visionaries, its preservers and its protectors.

Buffalo Trace Distillery is responsible for some of the greatest American Whiskey's including E.H. Taylor, Jr. Collection, Van Winkle (yes, that's Pappy), Blanton's and Weller.

My bottle

I'm feeling pretty lucky that I got my hands on a bottle. I haven't cracked it yet, but I did have the pleasure of tasting some and it was absolutely delicious, balanced, yet complex. Now that's it's been named #whiskey of the year, I'm sure the price is going to skyrocket.

Who wants a taste?