Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon Batch C921

Nose is rich and full with pecan, nutmeg, caramel, vanilla, allspice, cinnamon. ginger, clove, Fuji apple, and oak. Ethanol is minimal. Palate offers all the spices in the nose (so as not to be redundant see above) along with some burnt sugars, cashew nut, tobacco, gooey caramel, bakers chocolate, and blackberry. Definitely punchy. Finish is extremely long featuring barrel char, leather, semi-astringent oak, fiery chili pepper, and a hint of peppermint. There’s some alcohol heat here and a sharp and prickly mouthfeel that doesn’t do this any favors. Ends very dry. So, I love these expressions. That said, there are desserty versions, fruity versions, and spicy versions, and this falls into the latter category with a good deal of hot baking spice notes. Very “autumn”. Finish was harsher than I would have wanted, although I admit it’s a minor flaw. At $80, these continue to be an insane value in todays market. Buy with no reservations, knowing that at worst (like this one) you’re still getting a 4 out of 5.

Caramel, toffee, butterscotch, baking spices, cider, tobacco, aged oak, subdued sweetness, and hints of cherry. Feels lower than its proof. Complex and really enjoyable.

Really great sipper. Had it at Vault and Celler in VA. Marshmallow. Caramel. But not too sweet or hot. Delicious would absoutely drink again if i can.

Mulled apple cider and caramel on the nose, perfect for a fall evening in front of the fire. Some heat in the front palate gives way to baking spices, oak, and caramel with hints of baked apple and maple. The finish is long and lingering, mellowing sweetly as it trails off.

Super vanilla on the nose. So that weekend of marshmallow. Body is a bit of marzipan with a hint of chocolate.

Notes of fall baking spices (apple pie spices like cinnamon and nutmeg). Moderate heat that levels out quickly with strong notes of vanilla and butterscotch. Finish is lingering with Tootsie Roll chewiness.