I’d like to thank Heaven Hill for providing this review sample with no strings attached.
On tap tonight, we have Elijah Craig Barrel Proof. We looked at the whiskey’s stable-mate on Tuesday going in-depth on what Larceny Barrel Proof is and what the labeling means. Tonight, I think we are going to jump right into taking a look at the whiskey. By the way, according to the press release, this is the start of the 11th year of Heaven Hill’s line of products. So Happy Anniversary to them! Can you believe it has been that long? Man. I’m getting old.
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, A123
Purchase Info: This sample was provided by the producer for review purposes. The suggested retail price is: $69.99
Price per Drink (50 mL): $4.67
Details: 12 years old, 62.8% ABV. Non-chill filtered. Mash Bill: 78% corn, 10% Rye, and 12% Malted Barley
Nose: Cinnamon, chocolate, leather, red fruits, nutmeg, and oak.
Mouth: First Sip is hot and oaky. Notes of caramel toffee, nutmeg, cinnamon, and leather
Finish: Long and warm. Notes of leather, oak, nutmeg, and red fruits.
Comparison to C922: A123 has a much more vibrant nose. By comparison, C922 guards its secrets much more closely. A123 is hotter and focuses on leather and baking spice notes when compared to the dark chocolate and nougat that C922 is showing. Both finishes are long and warm and basically follow their mouths. Both are excellent and I'm having a hard time choosing between them. Can’t I just have both?
Thoughts: Another home run in a long line of them. If a bourbon could be put into a hall of fame, the entire Elijah Craig Barrel Proof line-up would go in on the first ballot.
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