alc./vol: 45%
Proof: 90°
Vintage: Non-vintage
Aged: 18 years
Product of:
United States
Named after the Baptist minister Elijah Craig, who is credited with inventing the charring process, little is known about this semi-legendary figure. On September 26, 1798, he and 177 of his neighbours were found guilty of distilling without a license. The reverend was fined $140.
Elijah Craig is made with a mashbill of 78% corn, 10% rye and 12% malted barley.
First introduced in 1992, stocks of Elijah Craig 18 Year Old Single Barrel ran dry in 2012 but recovered enough to allow the 18-year-old statement to be returned in October 2015.
This is a true single-barrel bottling, so expect some variation from batch to batch.
Review and Tasting
Sampled on 01/04/2012
Appearance:
(barrelled 18-Apr-1990, barrel No. 8966)
Aroma:
Spicy nutty nose - almost reminiscent of peanut butter with vanilla oak.
Taste:
Slightly sweet yet at the same time dry with oaky corn balanced by vanilla and sweet maple. Faint enlivening Worcestershire sauce spice.
Aftertaste:
Long, oaky maple finish with lingering spice.
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Product Information
Closure: Natural cork stopper
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