The Colonel E.H. Taylor Amaranth Grain of The Gods

The Colonel E.H. Taylor Amaranth Grain of The GodsBuffalo Trace Distillery continues its homage to former Distillery owner Colonel E. H. Taylor, Jr. with a special release bourbon whiskey using Amaranth as the flavoring grain instead of rye. This 100 proof Bottled In Bond small batch bourbon was aged over a decade and is a special one time only release. Other grains used in this recipe are corn (Buffalo Trace Mashbill #1) and malted barley. Amaranth was originally cultivated by the Aztecs and is

nextSectionAged one year in 10-gallon charred oak barrels and finished in a combination of Oloroso sherry and Cognac casks

Also unique are the higher proportion of Chardonnay in its wines that gives Taittinger its signature style

a restaurateur

has fueled interest in it with the launch of several new Bottled-in-Bond bottlings

nextSectionCompelling aromas of ripe red fruits

and a velvet texture throughout

and is later bottled in autumn

A rainbow of sweet fruit and flower aromas you can scarcely believe come from grain

but the thing that kept coming to mind for me was the smell of tomato vine

temperature-controlled tanks in order to preserve the aromas and flavors achieved with the family’s dedication and commitment to the vineyard work

they are crafted to reflect true varietal character

followed by a slow fermentation at 20°C