Whiskey: Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Warehouse C Tornado Surviving Bourbon
After a severe storm damaged two Buffalo Trace Distillery aging warehouses, a group of bourbon barrels were exposed to the Central Kentucky climate. But surprisingly, the sun, wind, and elements created a bourbon rich in flavors that was unlike any other bourbon!
This was truly a special batch of barrels, and though the Distillery does not hope for another tornado, it feels lucky to have been able to release this once in a lifetime product.
Order from the Largest & Most Trusted Premium Spirits Marketplace!
Featured in
- ROLLING STONE
- MEN'S JOURNAL
- US WEEKLY
NOTICE: Many other small liquor store sites will end up cancelling your order due to the high demand, unavailability or inaccurate inventory counts. We have the ability to source from a large network of licensed retailers to insure in most cases your order is fulfilled.
Size: 750ML
Proof: 100 (50% ABV)
Origin: United States
Distillery: Buffalo Trace Distillery
On Sunday evening, April 2, 2006, a severe storm with tornado strength winds tore through Central Kentucky, damaging two Buffalo Trace Distillery aging warehouses. One of the damaged warehouses was Warehouse C, a treasured warehouse on property, built by Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. in 1881. It sustained significant damage to its roof and north brick wall, exposing a group of aging bourbon barrels to the elements. That summer, the exposed barrels waited patiently while the roof and walls were repaired, meanwhile being exposed to the Central Kentucky climate. When these barrels were tasted years later, it was discovered that the sun, wind, and elements they had experienced created a bourbon rich in flavors that was unmatched.
Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Warehouse C Tornado Surviving Bourbon Whiskey Tasting Notes
Nose: On the nose, the aroma of dried fig and cloves initially jumps from the glass. This is followed by baking spice and an oaky dryness that provides balance.
Palate: A small sip fills the mouth with flavors of jam-like fruit, vanilla and a touch of smoke.
Finish: The finish quickly builds in dark spices with hints of tobacco leaving a lasting final impression of this bourbon.
Distillery Information
Buffalo Trace Distillery is a distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, that is owned by the Sazerac Company. It has historically been known by several names, including the George T. Stagg Distillery and the Old Fire Copper Distillery.
