Elijah Craig Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 12 year old
SKU: 1069
750ml
You Save $8.00 (20%)
$31.99
| Category | Bourbon |
| Brand | Elijah Craig |
| Origin | United States, Kentucky |
| Alcohol/vol | 47% |
| Proof | 94.00 |
Elijah Craig Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a well-regarded and popular bourbon produced by Heaven Hill Distillery. It is bottled at 94 proof (47% ABV).
Here's a breakdown of its key characteristics:
- Type:
Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
- Aging: Aged in Level 3 charred oak barrels, contributing to its signature warm spice and subtle smoke flavors. The age is not explicitly stated (NAS), but it is made from a mingling of barrels aged at least 8 to 12 years.
- Flavor Profile:
- Aroma: Complex with notes of vanilla bean, sweet fruit, and fresh mint.
- Taste: Smooth and warm, with pleasant woodiness, accents of spice, smoke, and nutmeg. Some tasters also detect notes of caramel, brown sugar, orange zest, oak, pipe tobacco, and baking spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and clove.
- Finish: Long, sweet, and slightly toasty, with lingering oak and spice.
- Use: Enjoyable neat, on the rocks, or as a base for cocktails like an Old Fashioned or Mint Julep.
- Awards: Elijah Craig Small Batch has received numerous awards and distinctions, including:
- "Best Small Batch Bourbon" at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
- Double Gold Medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (multiple years).
- 93 points and "Excellent, Highly Recommended" recognition from the Ultimate Spirits Challenge.
- 95 points from Wine Enthusiast.