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Review: Colonel E.H. Taylor Bourbon Barrel-Aged Bigfoot Barleywine-Style Ale

Item: Review: Colonel E.H. Taylor Bourbon Barrel-Aged Bigfoot Barleywine-Style Ale
Author: Joe Whitfield

Joe Whitfield February 28, 2026 4 views

Tasting Notes

Nose

Pungent is the word that comes to mind. This is not like most beers youve had before, which is clear from the first pour. Seven years in wood comes through strongly, and I smell leather, coffee, and charred oak.

Palate

Theres a coffee-like quality in the mouth, too. But thats not all. Candy sweetness comes through and lingers, as well. A friend trying it with me thought it brought fruitcake to mind not the fruitcake we joke about, but good, lush fruitcake. I cant say I disagree. There are certainly elements of walnuts and pecans, dates, and candied cherries in this barleywine. Final Thoughts: This is a serious beer, full of big flavors that whiskey drinkers are likely to enjoy. I certainly did. I immediately decided to search out more barleywines to see if they hold up to this one because I would happily bring this out to drink with friends on pretty much any occasion.

Finish

Comments: Latest On The Whiskey Wash Sierra Nevada barleywine aged six years before finishing for a seventh in E.H

We turn our attention to Review: Colonel E.H. Taylor Bourbon Barrel-Aged Bigfoot Barleywine-Style Ale bottled at 30 proof. At $25, it enters a competitive field.

As soon as you pour it into a mug, you feel like you have something special. Its dark and viscous, almost like a motor oil. Pungent is the word that comes to mind. This is not like most beers youve had before, which is clear from the first pour. Seven years in wood comes through strongly, and I smell leather, coffee, and charred oak. Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by Whiskeyful or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Verdict

Review: Colonel E.H. Taylor Bourbon Barrel-Aged Bigfoot Barleywine-Style Ale presents a competent offering that warrants consideration for those exploring the category.

Joe Whitfield

Editor-in-Chief

Joe has spent over fifteen years immersed in the whiskey industry, beginning his career at a Speyside distillery before moving into drinks journalism. As Editor-in-Chief at Whiskeyful.com, he oversees...