Elijah Craig 12 years Barrel Proof

About the Elijah Craig 12 years Barrel Proof

Elijah Craig 12 years Barrel Proof is a Kentucky straight bourbon from the United States. It is made by Elijah Craig in the heart of bourbon country in the United States. This is barrel-strength whisky, bottled uncut and unfiltered at a hefty 68.3% ABV. Elijah Craig is remembered as the Father of Bourbon. He is credited with first aging corn whisky in charred white oak barrels. That step gives the style its colour and depth. The heritage runs through every drop. Heaven Hill now produces the brand at its Kentucky distillery. The 12-year age statement gives the bourbon time to draw deep oak flavour. What sets this bottling apart is its honesty. The spirit goes into the bottle straight from the cask, with nothing added and no chill filtering. Each batch is released a few times a year. The proof drifts a little as the angel's share does its work over twelve long years. The flavour is full and generous. Sweet caramel and brown sugar lead the way. Toasted oak and warm cinnamon back them up. There is dark chocolate, a flicker of black pepper and a ripe touch of orchard fruit. Rye spice keeps it lively right to the close. The finish is long, layered and slow to fade. It opens further as the glass warms. This is a serious, high-proof bourbon for people who like real character. Enjoy Elijah Craig 12 years Barrel Proof neat, and give it a moment to breathe. The strength settles and the sweetness blooms.