Elijah Craig 12 Year

It's a real shame that Heaven Hill have dropped the age statement with this one, as it was one of the best values in the bourbon world. When you stick your nose in the glass you can detect the age almost immediately in this bourbon's rich tapestry of cherry, vanilla and spice notes. Oak and corn flavors dominate the palate, with those spicy sensations return to echo the nose on the finish. I have not tasted the new NAS Elijah Craig, but one can assume that it couldn't match the complexity that bourbon acquires as it is allowed to age in the wood. All things must pass... the sight of my half-empty bottle puts me in an elegiac mood.

I am definitely they are going backwards I transparency with their bottling. That being said, I was able to get my hands on a bottle that had the age statement on the back text. Great, big-boy Bourbon. Would highly recommend as a starter into the would of Bourbons. Will not be disappointed. Heavy acetone scent in the initial nose , but as it subsides, you get a face dull of brown sugar and maple syrup. Sweet, full, complex, syrupy palate. Hints of vanilla. Nice deep finish.

This is just a good smooth bourbon loaded with flavor. Not to sweet, heavy vanilla. Medium finish. Awesome for the price.