Elijah Craig is, generally speaking, a 5-star whiskey. This is my opinion after the first two batches I've had. One striking difference with this one is that it sits at 61.1% ABV, which is remarkably low for one of these releases. Let's see if this batch hits as hard as the others despite being in a lower weight class. Nose: Cola, caramel, and brown sugar. Leather and tobacco smoke. Cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and oak. Orange peel, walnut, and almond. Mahogany. Hot, in a good way. I really couldn't tell that it's under-proofed in comparison to its contemporaries. Nice start. Palate: Oak and nutty notes of almond and walnut upon entry. Vanilla, caramel, brown sugar, and Gala apple. Orange peel and sundried raisin. Toffee and another sweet note that sits somewhere between maple and molasses. Solid palate. Finish: Carrot cake note I get from Henry McKenna 10. Clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, oak. Big caramel. Finish as long as the day. 4.75. Not quite up to snuff with the other ECBPs I've had in the past, but it's right there. Even at the lower proof, it's still an absolute monster. At $60, this is highway robbery. VFM through the roof. If you're into Heaven Hill, barrel proof whisky, or Bourbon in general, give this one a shot. Once again, kudos to HH.