You thought you were a fan of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC) before? This fall, E.H. Taylor Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon will join the BTAC family.
Buffalo Trace Distillery said the BTAC “celebrates the Distillery’s historic bourbon brands and visionaries behind them, offering enthusiasts some of the rarest and most exceptional bourbons it produces.”
This is the first addition to the BTAC family since Thomas H. Handy joined the group in 2006.
Colonel E.H. Taylor was a giant in the history of the bourbon industry. The distillery he bought 1869 and later called O.F.C. Distillery, is now known as Buffalo Trace Distillery.
“E.H. Taylor is celebrated for upgrading the Distillery with state-of-the-art grain equipment, copper fermentation tanks and a first-of-its-kind steam heating system still used in barrel warehouses in Buffalo Trace Distillery today, among other innovations.
Beyond modernizing the facilities, Colonel Taylor played a pivotal role in the movement that led to the 1897 passage of the Bottled-in-Bond Act. As the first consumer protection law in the United States, this landmark achievement forever altered the standards and practices of whiskey production.”
Buffalo Trace Distillery
The number 100 is an homage to the 100-proof requirement in the Bottled-in-Bond Act.
Beginning today, charities can apply to receive “lineups from some of Buffalo Trace Distillery’s most sought-after brands, including E.H. Taylor Jr., Blanton’s, Eagle Rare, Weller and more.” They can then raffle off the bourbon sets to raise money for their non-profit organizations.
Interested charities can apply here.
“It is incredible to see the work being done by nonprofit organizations around the country and we believe Taylor would be proud to know his legacy continues to bring such a positive change to countless communities,” said Andrew Duncan, Global Brand Director, Buffalo Trace Distillery. “The 100 Bourbon Sets for 100 Charities initiative celebrates those who, like Taylor, have a passion for improving the world. We are proud to support nonprofit organizations in their efforts to better lives and communities.”
So, on this Bottled-in-Bond Day, raise a toast to great whiskey and the amazing charities out there working hard to make this world a better place. Cheers!
The Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897
The Bottled in Bond Act is often credited with being the first consumer protection act in United States history. If the following set of strict guidelines were met, the federal government placed a green stamp on bottles of barrel-aged spirits:
1. Were distilled in the same distilling season, either spring (January to June) or fall (July to December).
2. Distillation occurred at a single distillery.
3. Aged for a minimum of four years.
4. Bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV) if domestic.
5. Label must identify the distillery who made it.
6. Label must identify the bottling location if different than distiller or distillery.
7. Only water could be added.
Source: American Distilling Institute
“The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection was originally created to celebrate our legacy brands and the visionaries behind them, giving whiskey enthusiasts access to some of the rarest and most exceptional expressions from our distillery. As a founding figure who helped define bourbon quality — not just for Buffalo Trace, but for the entire industry — it’s only fitting that Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr.’s namesake brand takes its place among the collection. With this release, we proudly pay tribute to Colonel Taylor’s enduring legacy of innovation and craftsmanship.”
Andrew Duncan, Global Brand Director, Buffalo Trace Distillery
