Elijah Craig Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Product of: United States

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Named after the man credited with inventing the charring process, the Baptist minister Elijah Craig. Little is known for sure about this semi-legendary figure who, along with 177 of his neighbours, was found guilty of distilling without a license on 26th September 1798. The reverend was fined $140.

In January 2016, due to pressure on limited stocks, Heaven Hill, the brand’s owners announced that the previous 12 year old age statement was to be dropped from Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon and that it will now be aged between eight and 12 years. Elijah Craig was first launched as a 12-year-old whiskey in 1986.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 03/03/2016

Appearance:

(sample with 12 year old age statement) Clear, deep coppery golden amber.

Aroma:

Peanut butter nuttiness, toffee, golden syrup and toasty maple with apricot, grilled pineapple and black pepper.

Taste:

Light maple sweetness, grilled sweetcorn, black pepper, clove and cinnamon spiced toasty oak with crème anglaise.

Aftertaste:

Nutty maple syrup sweetness, cinnamon, clove and black pepper spice, stewed fruit, dried pineapple and toasty oak.

Overall:

Full-bodied and characterful with toasty oak, crème anglaise, enlivening black pepper and cinnamon spice.