Edmund Haynes Taylor

1830–1923 (age 93)

distiller, businessman

Biography

Edmund Haynes Taylor transformed the American whiskey industry through his pioneering work as a distiller and entrepreneur, helping to define the bourbon tradition that is now celebrated worldwide. He built enduring brands and set high standards for craftsmanship and innovation in Louisville.

Taylor also supported civic causes in Kentucky, leaving a lasting impression through philanthropy and community involvement that fellow citizens remember at Frankfort Cemetery.