Barrel strength bourbon from Heaven Hills' amazing Elijah Craig, bottled at a very generous 69.7% ABV.
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon is a small batch bourbon, the Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is always bottled as a 12 year old and, although it is not mentioned on the front label, this does appear on the back label.
Each batch of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is an uncut Small Batch of 12-year-old Bourbon bottled straight from the barrel.
The variance in proof from batch to batch presents a unique opportunity to explore the impact of the angel’s share and the resulting proof in a small batch of barrels.
Excitingly, Elijah Craig has been announced as the Whisky Advocate Whisky of The Year 2017!
Nose: Caramel with toasted oak, fruit notes of apple and orange.
Palate: Rich vanilla, caramel and butterscotch along with spices of black pepper and cinnamon at the back of the palate.
Finish: Nice layered showcasing all flavors, fades slowly then lingers as it cools.