Holy batch variation, Batman. I’ve enjoyed several bottles of Elijah Craig. Normally, I rate 4 stars for the sum of the experience: juice, bottle, Heaven Hill DNA, marketing, availability and price. There is always some batch variation. However, this bottle was completely off profile. Like four standard deviations off. Drank the bottle slowly over a couple months; oxidation didn’t change it. Tastes like drinking Evan Williams Black while chewing Juicy Fruit gum. Super mellow finish. No heat, no oak, no spice. Different, but not bad.