Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon Batch C918

Nose - surprisingly not a lot of heat, initially get a lot of light fruit - Juicy green apple, peer and cherries. Get the oak char on the back end and maybe a hint of orange zest. Palate - medium but nice mouth feel. Coating and drying but not over dry. Get that initial fruity sweetness that quickly turns into a lot of vanilla and oak. Definitely hot but not too hot where you can’t sift through all the flavor. Finish - medium to long finish. Pepper and alspice. Get the good ole Kentucky hug at the end. Definitely one of my favorites.

Batch: C918 Age: 12 Year: 2018 Proof: 131 Nose: toffee, biscuits, candied nuts Palate: rich with hints of baking spices, and vanilla Finish: very smooth for the high proof. Probably the smoothest bourbon above 125 I’ve ever had. The only bite comes from the proof level and definitely not the recipe; this is a 10% rye mashbill. Slightly bitter at the end. Overall excellent.

As I’ve tasted more and more the more I enjoy it. Each batch is different and this is in my high proof, non unicorn go-to list

Great. Powerful. Top 5

Excellent flavor and heat. By far my favorite!

Soft and beautiful for a barrel proof. Amazing aroma and full mouth feel.