Bourbon

This is the 12th edition of the William Heavenhill bottlings available only at the Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center in Bardstown, Kentucky. Each edition is bottled to showcase the skills of the master distillers, Denny Potter and Charlie Downs. The 12th edition is a Kentucky straight bourbon  comprised of only 30 barrels aged 19 years. These barrels matured on the 4th and 5th floors of Rickhosue A at the historic Glencoe Rickhouse site, as well as the 5th and 7th floors of Rickhouse O at the main Heaven Hill rickhouse site. Bottled at barrel proof and non-chill filtered, this marks the oldest release in the series todate. 

*May Have Minor Wax Crack*

Old Fitzgerald Kentucky Straight Bourbon Bottled in Bond (1936-1941).  Leaks are possible in transit for vintage bottles due to condition of the seals.  Bourbon Concierge is not responsible for minor leaks - for major leaks please contact our concierge.

Weller 18 Year Old, the brand’s first wheat whiskey and oldest age-stated expression, is exclusive to travel retail. Bottled at 90 proof and aged 18 years, it’s available only at select international airport duty-free shops and The Bourbon Concierge!

“Weller 18 Year Old is the culmination of curiosity, tradition, and time,” says Harlen Wheatley, Buffalo Trace’s master distiller, in a press release. “Wheat has a softness that can sometimes get lost with age, but here, it’s evolved into something rich and beautifully expressive. We’re extremely proud of the resulting whiskey, which showcases the versatility and potential of a wheat-forward mashbill.” 

Willett Family Estate "Go Justify" 27 Year Boubon

Barrel No.: 3601

Proof: 104.8 Proof

Barrel yield - 48

Age - 15 years and 9 months

In one of the most incredible modern day bourbon projects - The Bourbon Concierge represented by President Craig Limon was an integral piece of a group of industry professionals and high end consumers who won an auction donated by Buffalo Trace and the Van Winkle family in order raise funds for the devastation caused by the California wild fires. The auction generated almost a million dollars and was intended to be for the first ever hand selected single barrel of Pappy Van Winkle 15 year. This is not the first single barrel of Pappy Van Winkle 15 year, however it is as advertised by Buffalo Trace, the first actual selection of a single barrel.

Barrel yield - 86

Age - 15 years and 10 months

In one of the most incredible modern day bourbon projects - The Bourbon Concierge represented by President Craig Limon was an integral piece of a group of industry professionals and high end consumers who won an auction donated by Buffalo Trace and the Van Winkle family in order raise funds for the devastation caused by the California wild fires. The auction generated almost a million dollars and was intended to be for the first ever hand selected single barrel of Pappy Van Winkle 15 year. This is not the first single barrel of Pappy Van Winkle 15 year, however it is as advertised by Buffalo Trace, the first actual selection of a single barrel.

Binder's Stash "U-Bet" 8 Year Bourbon (133.8pf)

Old Grand Dad 114pf (Lot 18)

Vintage Old Grand Dad 114pf (OGD 114)

Willett Family Estate "Purple Top" 11 Year Bourbon ("Liquor Barn 2024 #1")

Barrel No.: 4107

Proof: 133.2

Willett Family Estate "Purple Top" 12 Year Bourbon ("The Cobra")

Barrel No.: 2020

Proof: 124.4

The inaugural release is a tribute to history, artistry, and the enduring spirit of craftsmanship. Rested in 300-year-old French oak barrels from the storied Berce Forest, these ancient trees were originally harvested to restore the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris following the fire of 2019. Their intricate grain and unparalleled density infuse the whiskey with a character as profound as the history they represent. The result is a spirit that seamlessly blends tradition with innovation, honoring the cultural legacy of France while showcasing the best of American whiskey.

Previous, squat bottle design of the popular wheated bourbon from Buffalo Trace

As part of the wheated bourbon family, this twelve year old W.L. Weller is aged far longer than most wheated bourbons. This offering is a smooth, easy-going and balanced bourbon with a beautiful deep bronze color.

Willett Family Estate "Purple Top" 13 Year Bourbon ("Raley's")

Barrel: 132
Proof: 119.4

The art of making fine bourbon first took place on the site of the Woodford Reserve Distillery, a National Historic Landmark, in 1812. The perfectly balanced taste of our Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is comprised of more than 200 detectable flavor notes, from bold grain and wood, to sweet aromatics, spice, and fruit & floral notes.

Hardin’s Creek Jacob’s Well Batch 2 is aged for 211 months (17.5 years) and bottled at 109 proof. It is a blend of an 18-year old traditional bourbon and 17-year old high rye bourbon.

Buffalo Trace Distillery proudly introduces Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Distiller’s Council: a limited-edition, ultra-premium Kentucky Straight Bourbon born from the very spirit of the pioneer who helped define American whiskey. Crafted using equipment and based on techniques originally invented by Taylor himself, this 100-proof bottling stands as the closest modern interpretation of the fine bourbons produced under his leadership at O.F.C Distillery (now Buffalo Trace) during the 19th century.

The inspiration for this modern recreation traces back to 1996, when a group of bourbon visionaries and retired George T. Stagg Distillery craftsmen* convened at Buffalo Trace Distillery in their pursuit to create the world’s best whiskey, a mission that continues to guide production at the World’s Most Award-Winning Distillery today. As they sampled more than 30 whiskeys across a range of ages, mash bills and proofs, one voice cut through the room with a thought: “Well, we don’t make whiskey the way we used to.” This led to the Distiller's Council unpacking the way that whiskey was made when they first started their careers. That meeting, until now known by bourbon insiders as the “Distiller’s Council”, resulted in a re-discovery of E.H. Taylor’s pioneering techniques that had been lost to history.

In the spirit of Honor Tradition, Embrace Change, this led to the revival of Taylor’s sour mashing process – patent pending by Buffalo Trace – and, combined with the modern wisdom of Buffalo Trace’s expert distillation team, the creation of Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Distiller’s Council. Crafted using his trailblazing techniques, the production process remains nearly identical to that of the 1880s using both grains in his mashbill and his fermentation process. This expression celebrates a seminal moment in bourbon history and commemorates that meeting with a one-of-a-kind expression that tastes unlike anything else currently available on the market.

“Colonel Taylor’s unwavering commitment to quality and innovation has helped shape every decision at our Distillery since he set our standards in 1870,” said Harlen Wheatley, Master Distiller, Buffalo Trace Distillery. “His enduring legacy left a profound impact on everyone present on that fateful day in 1996. As many of them are no longer with us, we hope they are enjoying this angel’s share with the Colonel himself – watching proudly as we carry his vision forward.”

Widely recognized as the “Father of the Modern Bourbon Industry,” Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. purchased the O.F.C. Distillery in 1869 and ushered in a new era of innovation. From state-of-the-art grain equipment to copper fermentation tanks and the first steam-heated barrel warehouses – still in use at Buffalo Trace today – Taylor’s vision revolutionized bourbon production. His advocacy also led to the landmark Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, cementing his legacy as a champion of quality and integrity. His visionary spirit continues to guide Buffalo Trace more than a century later.

“Colonel E.H. Taylor didn’t just shape a distillery – he helped shape the entire bourbon industry. That’s why he’s known as the Father of Modern Bourbon,” said Andrew Duncan, Global Brand Director at Buffalo Trace Distillery. “From championing the Bottled-in-Bond Act to modernizing production standards, many of his innovations have stood the test of time and are in use to this day. Always of Topmost Class, he set the bar for integrity, innovation and craftsmanship. In that spirit, we are proud to revive this faithful interpretation of his original recipe, crafted with the same standards of quality and spirit of innovation he so fiercely advocated.”

Bottled at 100-proof in a vintage-style, Grecian glass decanter modeled after one featured in an 1950s-era Old Taylor “Original Recipe” Bourbon advertisement – as seen in popular magazines such as TIME and Playboy – this special bottling will be available in limited-quantities nationwide at retail stores, restaurants and bars starting July 2025 at a suggested retail price of $1,499.99 (750ml) (local taxes and costs dependent).

Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Distiller’s Council is the 14th release to join the acclaimed bourbon portfolio alongside expressions including Small Batch, Single Barrel, Rye, Barrel Proof Rye, Warehouse C Tornado Surviving Bourbon, Four Grain and more. In Fall 2025, E.H. Taylor will join the annual, highly-anticipated Buffalo Trace Antique Collection as the Collection’s first Bottled-in-Bond bourbon.

Vintage Bourbon Heritage Collection - mini set

This expression is the 5th release of the Cowboy series, made from a mash bill of 74% corn, 15% soft winter wheat, and 11% two-barley. It is matured a minimum of 5 years. This release was bottled in 2019 at 137.3 proof, limited to 6,440 bottles.

Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon the American Whiskey of the Year in Jim Murray’s 2014 & 2017 Whisky Bibles. It’s the ultimate ambrosia. Unlike the Small Batch, The Cowboy comes from our Master Distiller and our Founder's favorite barrels. They’re set aside for a couple of years for further maturation and the liquid is bottled at cask-strength, uncut and unfiltered. It takes a special barrel to create a bourbon nectar sweet enough to be enjoyed at such a high proof. The potency normally overpowers the flavor. This ain’t the case with the Cowboy – it’s so sweet, the flavor overpowers its proof. And you can thank the Texas heat for that.