Elijah Craig Straight Rye Whiskey

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Appearance:
Elijah Craig Straight Rye Whiskey presents itself with a rich amber hue, offering a visual invitation to indulge in its bold and distinctive flavors.

Aroma:
Upon nosing, the bouquet unfolds with robust aromas of spicy rye, accompanied by notes of cinnamon, clove, and black pepper. Subtle hints of dried fruit and oak add depth and complexity to the aroma, foreshadowing the rich and satisfying tasting experience to come.

Palate:
With the first sip, Elijah Craig Straight Rye Whiskey envelops the palate in a bold and spicy embrace. Peppery rye spice dominates the forefront, mingling with the warm and inviting flavors of cinnamon, clove, and black pepper. The whiskey's velvety texture coats the tongue, delivering a satisfying drinking experience that leaves a lasting impression.

Finish:
The finish is long and lingering, with echoes of spicy rye and oak that gradually fade into a warm, comforting embrace. A subtle sweetness emerges, balancing the whiskey's boldness and adding depth to the finish. As the flavors dissipate, a sense of contentment settles in, leaving a lasting impression of satisfaction and enjoyment.

The company is headquartered in Bardstown, Kentucky, and its distillery (called the Heaven Hill Bernheim distillery) is in Louisville, Kentucky.
Elijah Craig opened a distillery in 1789, and in June of that year, one of his barns partially burned down.
This particular offering is sourced from a 'short barrel' and limited to just 70 bottles, featuring an uncut, unfiltered 8-year old single barrel bourbon that has been privately selected from Heaven Hill's flagship brand.
Uncut, straight from the barrel without chill filtering, the nose, taste, and finish created by 12 years of aging are preserved in their simplest form. At full barrel proof, you can enjoy Elijah Craig much the same way our Master Distillers do when they sample straight from the barrel in our Kentucky rickhouses.
Elijah Craig (ca. 1745–18 May 1808), Baptist minister and distiller, was born in Orange County and was the son of Tolever Craig and Mary Hawkins Craig. He received a rudimentary education and lived an unremarkable life until 1764, when the preaching of David Thomas led him to a religious conversion.
Reverend Elijah Craig was a Baptist preacher, an educator, and an entrepreneur who built the first paper and wool mills in Georgetown, Kentucky. But for all his industries, it was his gift as a distiller and an innovator that brought him his greatest acclaim.
The bourbon has a nice roundness to its mouthfeel that makes it a joy to sip, but it's more of a blunt oaky and sweet vanilla flavor hit, than a complex array of flavors. That said, it's an enjoyable sip. Cinnamon and oak aftertaste that does a good job lingering long after the sip.