Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Bourbon

Marshmallow, vanilla toffee and caramel nose. Heavy maple syrup after a few minutes of breathing. Palate is very smooth. Little heat on the center and back of tongue but it is a little delayed. Slightly oily. Medium finish. Overall a good bourbon. Would snag at retail, not at secondary. I use the rating scale below. Distiller uses a scale of 5 and I use a scale of 10, but I’m sure you’re not too drunk to do the math! 1. Disgusting - So bad I poured it out. 2. Poor - I wouldn't consume by choice. 3. Bad - Multiple flaws. 4. Below average - Not bad, but many things I'd rather have. 5. Good - Just average. 6. Very Good - Better than average. 7. Great - Well above average. 8. Excellent - In a league of its own. 9. Incredible - An all-time favorite. 10. Perfect

The “expert” review on this bourbon is sooo far off. Not spicy at all. Tastes nothing like cinnamon red hots. It’s an easy sipper. S’mores in liquid form.

This is very good - a cut above. Everything is balanced well. It’s said that this is a permanent addition to the Elijah Craig lineup so hopefully it becomes common on the shelves. Woodford Double Oaked goes for $52 so this is great competition in the twice-barreled category.