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Classification: Straight Bourbon
Company: Elijah Craig Distillery Co. (Heaven Hill)
Distillery: Elijah Craig Distillery Co. (Heaven Hill)
Release Date: May 2021
Proof: 118.2
Age: 12 Years
Mashbill: 78% Corn, 12% Malted Barley, 10% Rye
Color: Light Mahogany
MSRP: $65 (2021)
Barrel char | Graham cracker | Burnt caramel | Light for the proof
Aged oak | Leather | Brown sugar | Medium intensity | Straightforward
Spice intensifies and lasts | Turns dry towards the end | Caramel sweetness develops | Long
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is one of the most reliable higher aged barrel proof bourbons you can easily find (relatively speaking, of course). Always a solid choice and always a fantastic value, it’s quite hard to go wrong. With that being said, batches do vary, and while some are true standouts, others simply stay the course. Batch B521 is a solid bourbon representative of the brand and offers a nice finish, but just like the movies, not every release is worthy of an Oscar. Batch B521 will appeal to bourbon drinkers seeking a lighter, more straightforward barrel proof pour. It offers a fine drinking experience, but not much more.
