Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon Batch B522

I really like this with the big vanilla caramel nose which comes over on the palate. Then a medium long finish with some spicyness that i love. This bottle has been open for a while and i think realled opened up nicely.

Theres stuff i like here such as the rich sweetness and oak. But theres also things i dont like, like the cough syrupness or harshness. Just a little too much spice for me.

Sugary honey bbq nose. “Candycorn” is not far off. Honeyed tangy palate as the proof fights the sugar for supremacy and ends in a fiery maple vanilla cinnamon ginger compromise. Even some honey glazed ham. Long spicy finish as the sip reminds you it’s more than shugga. Whew, good stuff.

Super smooth on the nose. Quite a strong bite without water. Oaky finish. Wasnt really skoothed out by water.

Drank with a large ice ball... Oh, my goodness! The nose begins the journey with a strong initial whiff of alcohol, followed by oak, leathery sweetness and allspice. The palate is spicy and smoky wood (think "campfire"), followed by a warm initial chest hug that stays with you for a few sips. Dark cherries, and some sweetness follow and another good dose of spice hits you on the mid palate. The finish is long with a welcome appearance of buttery Sara Lee pound cake(!) which totally took me by surprise. These limited releases are dangerous because if you end up loving them, subsequent searches prove difficult and/or expensive. This is one such bottle. If I can find another bottle at SRP, I'll snatch it up. If you see it for under $100, grab that thing! 4.25 solid stars!