Review #264; Bourbon #82: Elijah Craig Raleigh Bourbon and Banter Pick (10yr)

This is a barrel pick by a group out Raleigh that I tasted blind and then was revealed the dram after.

ABV: 47%

Nose:, Spicy, Black Pepper, Vanilla frosting, Slight Leather

Palate: Medium, oily mouthfeel. Heat, Peanuts. Slight Vanilla, Black Pepper, Spicy.

Finish: Medium length, warm, Heat, Vanilla Frosting, Slight Oak, Nutty, Pepper.

Rating: 6/10

Guess: Brash, High Proof, Nutty. This reminds me of booker or knob creek in some way. I’m pretty sure this a bookers batch of some kind.

Reveal: Elijah Craig Raleigh Bourbon and Banter 10 Year

Well this was surprising, this drinks way above it’s proof but is overall a nice small step up from the standard EC shelf offering.

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