Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon

The aroma is intoxicating! Sweet cotton candy and vanilla. The flavor is just as inspiring! Smoke upfront quickly fading into a semi sweet plumb and then ending into a long spice leather burn. Excellent!!!

B517 - Tons of oak on the nose, some cocoa. Caramel, medium spice. Not as hot as I expected for 124proof. Glorious. Wish I had a few backup bottles.

Varies so much between batches but it seems to keep getting better. Splash of water or a small cube and some time will really open this up.

(edit November 12 - I increased my score on this to 4.50 from 4.25. I just keep coming back to this one, liking it more each time) Neat, Room temperature, no water added in subsequent tastes, from a Glencairn. Batch B517. The nose will wake you right up and demand attention. Complex. I get vanilla and rye. A little oak. The palate is warm and lively. Cinnamon is notable. I'm still getting vanilla too. Subtle sense of sweetness also. The finish is gorgeous. Flavors stay with you and mellow into a warm coating that lasts and lasts. Spicy... Still feeling the cinnamon tingle.

Pure, rich bourbon! Great flavor and deep, rich finish!