This batch of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof came out in the earlier part of 2020. This batch, like the other batches, was aged for 12 years before being blended together and bottled at cask strength with no additives.
ABV: 68.3%
Nose: Cherry Cola, Black Pepper, slight touch of tobacco leaf, oak spice,
Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel. Cherry Cola, black pepper, oak spice, tobacco leaf, tannins
Finish: Medium length finish. Pop of black pepper, tobacco leaf, oak spice, vanilla cream.
Rating: 6/10
Overall, if you are a fan of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof then this should please you. This hits all of the classic notes you want in one but does not really rise to the greatness of some of the other batches. Thick oily mouthfeel, classic bourbon flavors, and manageable heat make this a real nice bourbon to drink. The oak is pretty pronounced but its held in check with the other flavors, thought it rides that line of too oaked very closely.
1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.
2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.
3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.
4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.
5 | Good | Good, just fine.
6 | Very Good | A cut above.
7 | Great | Well above average
8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.
9 | Incredible | An all time favorite
10 | Perfect | Perfect
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