Colonel E.H. Taylor Four Grain 2026 marks the highly anticipated return of one of Buffalo Trace Distillery’s most celebrated and elusive limited releases. Crafted in honor of bourbon pioneer Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr., this Bottled-in-Bond expression showcases a distinctive four-grain mash bill featuring corn, rye, wheat, and malted barley—an uncommon combination that delivers remarkable depth, balance, and complexity. Distilled in 2015, aged for 10 years, and bottled at 100 proof, the 2026 release revives a bourbon that has become legendary among collectors and enthusiasts alike.  

On the nose, rich aromas of caramelized sugar, vanilla bean, milk chocolate, and toasted oak emerge alongside subtle hints of baking spice and honeyed grain. The palate is layered and refined, revealing notes of butterscotch, dark caramel, creamy vanilla custard, cocoa, toasted wheat, and sweet oak, balanced beautifully by delicate rye spice and gentle pepper warmth.  

The finish is long, elegant, and exceptionally smooth, lingering with waves of vanilla, caramel, light cinnamon spice, and seasoned oak. Combining the sweetness of wheat with the structure and spice of rye, Colonel E.H. Taylor Four Grain 2026 delivers a uniquely harmonious bourbon experience that stands apart from traditional mash bills.

A rare and highly collectible release, this exceptional Bottled-in-Bond bourbon represents Buffalo Trace’s commitment to innovation, craftsmanship, and the enduring legacy of one of bourbon’s most influential figures.  

Bottle Size: 750 ml 

Includes Tube