Elijah Craig Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey

Difford's Guide

alc./vol: 47%

Proof: 94°

Vintage: Non-vintage

Aged: No age statement

Product of: Product of United States United States

A Kentucky straight rye whiskey with a mash bill of 51% rye, 35% corn, and 14% barley.

Review and Tasting


Sampled on 27/06/2024

Appearance:

Clear, mid-deep golden amber.

Aroma:

Attractive toasty oak, vanilla and maple with lemon, honeysuckle, delicate clove and cinnamon. Faint wisps of smoke and dark chocolate.

Taste:

Toasty oak leads with cinnamon, clove and black pepper spiced caramel, honey and vanilla.

Aftertaste:

More toasty oak with maple, honey and vanilla. Lingering baking spices.

Overall:

A brilliant cocktail rye and a satisfying sipper with assertive spice and dry toasty oak mellowed by pleasing caramel, honey and vanilla notes.

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