Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon

Colour: Auburn to mahogny. Did not expect Small Batch to have this kind of deep tone. Coats the glencairn glass with a thick and almost sticky feel. Not too many legs to care about. Nose: Butterscotch, campfire marshmallow, sawdust, old sauna wood. Nail polish remover Swirl it for a while. Alcohol gets through even more and it feels a bit lighter. Mouth: Its the usual but more rich and rustic toffee, vanilla, burnt rye spices up the back of the palate when chewing. Peppery and got a pretty descent bite to it that lingers. Finish: Dry tannins on cheek inside, slightly bitterness of char. Breaths of rye and oakiness. Warm nice feel. That pleasant satisfaction of tobacco and leather that i think you appreciate the older you get. Overall: My expectations wasnt that high. Another budget i thought.. But i got really surprised by this one. Its well suited in a dram in front of the autumn fireplace. I havent tried any Pappy, Weller, Stagg Jr or pricey barrel proof high ends. But since Elijah Craig Small Batch suits both my wallet and taste buds i got no reason to aim higher at the moment. This is a damn good bourbon!

I like this. Great vanilla up front. Finish was a little harsh.

A really great bottle for the price. Subtle brown sugar and maple, along with cigar box, boot leather, and cedar. Just all around pleasant, approachable, and easy to enjoy. The finish is long and devolves into more and more bracing tanin and oakiness. This might be like the bourbon equivalent of Monkey Shoulder for me, but we'll see.