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Whiskey Review: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof (Batch B521)

We review batch B521 of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon. It's aged for 12 years and bottled at 118.2 proof.

OVERALL RATING

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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof (image via Talia Gragg)

Tasting Notes

About:

118.2 Proof, 59.1% ABV, Aged 12 years, Batch B521, 750ml, $103 MRSP.
Appearance:
Soft, toasted amber, translucent. Slow, even legs.
Nose:
Banana and cotton candy pop up first with intense sweetness, settling as it warms into nutty, though still sweet, peanut brittle.
Palate:
Hot right away, which lingers, then simmers down nicely enough for the flavor to come through. It starts off strong with toffee that leans more buttery than sweet. A short whisper of bitter botanicals is over by the time you notice it. Rich, intense dark chocolate stays with you in the finish.
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Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Talia Gragg

Talia is part of the Portland service industry community, and an alumna of the Multnomah Whiskey Library. She’s an avid spirit and cocktail enthusiast, and likes to experience them both academically and recreationally. When not sipping whiskey she’s a ceramic artist and lover of travel.

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