Review #55; Bourbon #29: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof A117

Background: This is an uncut, non chill filtered 12 year age stated cask strength bourbon released in 3 batches during the year, with the code showing month and year released.

ABV: 63.5%

Nose: Strong Ethanol up front underneath, Oak, Peanuts, Caramel, black tea, cherry cola.

Palate: Medium mouth feel, hot, oak, leather, peanuts, burnt brown sugar cherry cola.

Finish: Medium length. Dry Heat, leather, black pepper, oak.

It’s a good release, a little unbalanced flavor wise and a little hot, but still tasty.

Rating: 6/10

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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