From Sparrow’s bourbon list, E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof is a sought-after, full-strength Kentucky bourbon, a real treat to find by the pour in our Kirkland lounge. It is $27 by the pour, or $40.50 for a larger pour.
About E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
The E.H. Taylor, Jr. collection comes from Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, and honors Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr., one of the founding fathers of the modern bourbon industry. Taylor built the distillery that became Buffalo Trace, pioneered temperature-controlled aging warehouses, and championed the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, the first government-backed quality standard for American whiskey. The Barrel Proof expression is the most assertive bottling in the lineup. It is a Kentucky straight bourbon taken straight from hand-selected barrels and bottled uncut and unfiltered at full barrel strength, in the spirit of Taylor’s uncompromising standards. Because it is bottled at the natural proof of the barrels, this is a bold, concentrated pour meant for those who want bourbon at its most powerful and undiluted.
Tasting Notes
Bottled uncut and unfiltered at barrel strength, this is a big, intense bourbon. Expect rich, concentrated notes of caramel, dark fruit, oak, and warm baking spice, with the heat and depth that come with full-proof whiskey. A few drops of water or a large cube will open it up and reveal more of its layers.
What to Pair It With
This is a sipping bourbon for savoring slowly. Enjoy it neat or over a large cube, with a splash of water if you like, in our 21+ lounge after dinner. From the Sparrow dinner menu, it stands up beautifully to the American Wagyu steaks or the Sparrow-Smoked Rack.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof?
It is a Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, part of the E.H. Taylor, Jr. collection, bottled uncut and unfiltered at full barrel strength. It honors Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr., a founding father of the modern bourbon industry.
How much is a pour of E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof at Sparrow in Kirkland?
At Sparrow in Kirkland, E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof is $27 by the pour, or $40.50 for a larger pour.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu near the E.H. Taylor Single Barrel and E.H. Taylor Small Batch. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, so reserve a table and come taste it.