Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Review

Hi everyone,

So this next one is something I’ve been wanting to try for a while. I’m a big fan of cask strength whisky, and I was seriously surprised by the mega high strength GTS I tried.

I think I’m starting to learn that I’m a fan of this style of Bourbon. Older, darker flavours bringing a bit more complexity and power to the whiskey.

 

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 68%

Colour: Dark-af

Body: Full

Nose: Oof, deep and dark, caramel, cold black coffee, espresso, herbal undertone, no sharpness or abv (which is pretty crazy), some nut, very dry raisin or grape, dried cherry dark chocolate.

Water: Lighter and more ethereal, also drier, cocoa powder and toffee.

Taste: Intense, great caramel, soft cherry, intense spice, black pepper, spicy oak, herbal background.

Water: Great, more balanced arrival, still spicy but more caramel and toffee.

Finish: Long length. Makes you think it's going to be short but really lingers with some chocolate and tingling spices.

Heaven Hill, 12 years old. Fantastic Bourbon! I really enjoyed this and, although the price is a little high here in the UK, I might have to buy one at some point.

80/100

Thanks for reading!

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Whisky Network Review #597

American Average: 70.8

Network Average: 74.6

Best Score: 92

Worst Score: 22

0-49 Terrible

50-59 Bad

60-64 Just About OK

65-69 Ok to Good

70-74 Good

75-79 Very Good

80-84 Excellent

85-89 Superb

90+ Magnificent

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