ELIJAH CRAIG BARREL PROOF BATCH B520 KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY

Detailed Description
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof was first released in March, 2013. Because it’s barrel proof, the proof varies from batch to batch. To help identify each batch, in 2017 Heaven Hill started adding batch information to each bottle. The first letter of the batch number indicates which of that year’s releases the bottle was a part of starting with “A,” while the second digit is a number that determines the month of the year the bottle was released. The third and fourth digits indicate the year. The bottle being reviewed is from the second batch that was released May 2020.
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch B520 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Tasting Notes
Nose: A burst of sweet caramel and graham cracker is complemented nicely by aged oak. Rich and delightful, the aromas form a near perfect balance. Despite the bourbon’s high proof, ethanol doesn’t impede any of the scents found in this very enjoyable nose.
Palate: Toasted marshmallows mingle with charred oak, caramel, and a sweet burnt brown sugar note. The bourbon has a heavy body with a robust underlying structure, reminding you that it’s barrel proof yet allowing the flavors to rise above the proof. This trait helps set it apart from many other high proof bourbons that struggle against their naturally-infused heat.
Finish: An initial rush of spice is followed by more depth – tobacco, leather, and again aged oak. The finish is long and warming, with the spicy-sweet combination leaving a superb lasting impression.
Distillery Information
Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc. is an American, private family-owned and operated distillery company headquartered in Bardstown, Kentucky and founded in 1935 that produces and markets the Heaven Hill brand of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and a variety of other distilled spirits.