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Elijah Craig Kentucky Straight Rye
Rye
Elijah Craig // Kentucky, USA
This offering from Elijah Craig, has a mash bill consisting of 51% rye, 35% corn and 14% malted barley.
It ages in new charred oak barrels and is bottled at 47% ABV.
This offering from Elijah Craig, has a mash bill consisting of 51% rye, 35% corn and 14% malted barley. It ages in new charred oak barrels and is bottled at 47% ABV. This offering will first launch in the limited markets of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Oregon in January 2020.
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abv47.0
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RyeUnlike bourbon, rye whiskey can be made anywhere in the world. But if made in the US, the mash bill recipe must be at least 51% rye and it must be aged in new, charred oak barrels with no age requirement. Elsewhere, the rye whiskey will be made keeping the country of origin's rules regarding the recipe and minimum aging.
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Cask Typenew, charred American oak
Tasting Notes
"Elijah Craig's new straight rye will be a contender for keeping on hand for casual sipping and mixing. At 51% rye in the mash bill, the rye character is very nicely balanced and approachable; vanilla leads on the palate, with secondary notes of hazelnut and leather and a subtle cinnamon spice on the finish. At 47% abv, it also has the strength for cocktails while remaining perfectly pleasant sipped neat. This is a solid addition to the category, and at a very reasonable price."
Added by
Jacob Grier
Score
87