A thick sweet and spicy barrel proof (cask-strength) bottling of Elijah Craig at 65.7%.
It’s a bold and honest expression of what charred oak barrel aging can do for Bourbon, from the man who originated the process.
Great stuff indeed from Elijah Craig!
Nose: Tonnes of caramel, vanilla, pepper.
Palate: Astringent oak, acetone, farmy/hay notes, musty oak, char, burnt cocoa, roasted peanuts and spice.
Finish: Long -> Acetone, astringent oak, char and peanuts.