Elijah Craig has announced its first-ever Single Barrel 15-Year-Old Bourbon, a new addition to the brand’s premium single barrel lineup. The expression, bottled at 108 proof (54% ABV), is now available nationally with a suggested retail price of $149.99.
The Bardstown, Kentucky-based brand, owned by Heaven Hill Distillery, described the release as a higher-proof offering crafted for drinkers seeking robust and complex flavors. It is the first 15-year-old expression in the Elijah Craig single barrel range.
“This release reflects the craftsmanship and tradition that has defined Elijah Craig for generations,” said Conor O’Driscoll, master distiller at Heaven Hill Distillery.
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READ THE STORY“We were looking for exceptional depth and character in our first 15-Year-Old Single Barrel Bourbon, and it delivers at a proof that enhances its natural complexity,” O’Driscoll added. “The result is a bold yet refined whiskey that is approachable enough to be an all-evening sipper.”
Official tasting notes from the brand describe aromas of dark fruit, figs and roses. On the palate, expect flavors of roasted nuts, toasted oak and caramelized sugar building to a finish evoking crème brûlée with ginger and cloves. The profile is described as full-bodied and balanced by refined sweetness and spice.
The 54% ABV carries a deliberate nod to May 4, 1964, the date the United States Congress officially recognized bourbon as a distinct product of the country. That congressional resolution reinforced production standards still in effect today, including the requirement that bourbon be aged in new charred oak barrels.
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The brand’s namesake, the Reverend Elijah Craig, is widely credited as the first distiller to age whiskey in charred oak barrels, a practice that earned him the longstanding title “Father of Bourbon.” Heaven Hill has built the Elijah Craig portfolio around that legacy, with expressions including the flagship Small Batch, Barrel Proof and Toasted Barrel lines.
Elijah Craig 15-Year-Old Bourbon is available in 750ml bottles beginning this month at retailers across the United States.
