Elijah Craig 18 Year Single Barrel Bourbon

A balanced, Straight Bourbon Whiskey by Heaven Hill Distillery in Kentucky aged for 18 years & blended by master distiller Parker Beam. It has a rich birth with notes of toasty oak & caramel; while a sweet life adds notes of vanilla, herbs & spice; that led to a toasty death with notes of smoke & dark chocolate. August / December 2018 / July 2022

Received a blind sample from a friend. Tasted 12/31/24. Glass: Glencairn, rested 15 minutes. Color: Medium amber. Nose: Vanilla with graham cracker and raisin. Palate: Cinnamon, clove, oak tannins. Finish: Medium length with medium heat. Splash: No new flavors are revealed, but the cinnamon and clove become more balanced. Overall: 9/10 - This has a great nose and a classic bourbon palate. The oak tannins imply a long time in the barrel. The finish gives away the lower proof (if I'm right). My guess: Elijah Craig 18 year.