Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon Batch B519

Great flavor, love the burnnn

A nice version of this classic Barrel Proof. I've had this bottle for a while and waited to review. Have to note that I enjoy it and yet tried it next to the now classic B520. (wow, B520 was head and shoulders above.. But that's for another review...) Toffee is the word on both Aroma and flavor. Buttery mouth feel with some chewy caramel notes. Almost creamy. Slightest note of cherry for a fleeting moment. Oak stands in the background, but makes its presence known. Drops of water are mandatory, but probably not shocking at 122 proof.. Spice on the finish is nice, especially after some water added.

Nose: Light corn dust, intense peach. Caramel dipped red apples. Light herbal notes of sweet basil and parsley. Light dill. Intense vanilla eventually takes over. Taste: Oak and intense peach. A deep rich caramel quickly takes over followed by some bitter herbal black tea Water really opens up the herbal notes on the nose and taste. A creamy caramel takes over with bitter orange oil.

Cool dawg

Elijah Craig is, generally speaking, a 5-star whiskey. This is my opinion after the first two batches I've had. One striking difference with this one is that it sits at 61.1% ABV, which is remarkably low for one of these releases. Let's see if this batch hits as hard as the others despite being in a lower weight class. Nose: Cola, caramel, and brown sugar. Leather and tobacco smoke. Cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and oak. Orange peel, walnut, and almond. Mahogany. Hot, in a good way. I really couldn't tell that it's under-proofed in comparison to its contemporaries. Nice start. Palate: Oak and nutty notes of almond and walnut upon entry. Vanilla, caramel, brown sugar, and Gala apple. Orange peel and sundried raisin. Toffee and another sweet note that sits somewhere between maple and molasses. Solid palate. Finish: Carrot cake note I get from Henry McKenna 10. Clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, oak. Big caramel. Finish as long as the day. 4.75. Not quite up to snuff with the other ECBPs I've had in the past, but it's right there. Even at the lower proof, it's still an absolute monster. At $60, this is highway robbery. VFM through the roof. If you're into Heaven Hill, barrel proof whisky, or Bourbon in general, give this one a shot. Once again, kudos to HH.