Elijah Craig - 12yr Barrel Proof Batch A122 (750ml)
Price: $99.99
Producer | Elijah Craig |
Country | United States |
Region | Kentucky |
Style | Bourbon |
Sku | 4843 |
The first release of 2022, while low proof, is a rockstar from Heaven Hill. Fans of high proof bourbon need not worry, there's plenty of flavor here and it's a luxury to live in a world where 60.4% ABV is viewed as 'low' for sure. Overall, the drift in profile here seeing the re-emergence of great cherry and cola notes along with some funky peanut brittle notes will keep drinkers on their toes and interested. It's the best in a while.
Rich on the palate, cocoa, cola, toffee, root beer candies, toffee and peanut brittle. This almost reminds me more of a teenage Knob Creek than the profile of Elijah Craig of last year. It's enticing, decadent, dessert all the time. It drinks mellow, viscous, rich, sweet and I don't see the reduction in proof here as a hurt. Oak is bold, well integrated, not too bitter. Well blended all over.
Long finish. The lower proof again works well here. Great blend of syrupy viscosity, a decadent sweetness with plenty of toffee, cola, a light funky dessert quality and a long tobacco finish.