Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Private Barrel
64.5% ABV - Kentucky, United States
Nose: A heavy blend of raisins, fresh wood, spices, and caramel.
Taste: Dried cherries, oranges, spices—including clove, and aged wood.
Finish: Sweet fruits, citrus, pepper, roasted almond, and drying oak.
I’m drinking this Elijah Craig Barrel Proof right after having sipped on Noah’s Mill Bourbon, and I must say that colour of Elijah Craig is strikingly darker! That makes me think Noah’s Mill doesn’t have nearly the age of 9-years that this Private Barrel for BC Liquore Stores has either. But, the important thing is: they both taste like good whiskey.
This bottle gives a rush of flavour—I think that it’s a gem! The first Barrel Proof that I had, Batch C917, was tasted at the source: Heaven Hill Distillery. That was late March in 2018… five-and-a-half years ago! This whiskey is not very available in Canada, so patience is key between the opportunities of buying a bottle.
A lovely bottle, it has great design, and it’s one to keep stocked but not one to hoard.
Details: Hand-selected for BC Liquor Stores. Barrel Serial #6262702. Non-chill filtered.
Tasting Notes (BC Liquor Stores): Aromas of butterscotch, toffee and candied corn abound. There are mocha notes with a hint of marzipan and cherry on the palate that marry beautifully with the vanilla and sweet toffee flavours. The finish starts out sweet but ends with a nice toasty dryness that lingers.
Tasted 2 November 2023. (Posted 9 December 2023.)
