Elijah Craig Toasted Rye Whiskey

Appearance: Elijah Craig Toasted Rye Whiskey pours into the glass with a captivating amber hue, hinting at the depth and complexity within. Aroma: Upon nosing, the bouquet unfolds with inviting aromas of spicy rye, mingling with notes of caramelized sugar and warm baking spices. Subtle hints of toasted oak and vanilla add depth to the aroma, promising a rich and satisfying tasting experience. Palate: With the first sip, Elijah Craig Toasted Rye Whiskey envelops the palate in a symphony of flavors. The spicy character of the rye shines through, complemented by layers of caramel, toffee, and toasted marshmallow from the toasted barrel aging process. Complex notes of cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg dance on the tongue, creating a harmonious blend of sweetness and spice. Finish: The finish is long and lingering, with echoes of caramelized sugar and oak that gradually fade into a warm, comforting embrace. A subtle hint of spice lingers on the palate, inviting another sip and prolonging the pleasure of the tasting experience. 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.

Size: 750 mL

Proof: 47%
*Please note that the ABV may vary