PBMichiganWolverine
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
September 26, 2018 (edited August 11, 2019)
I had a pour of their latest release, B518, during a one day quick Chicago business trip. This is the 12 yr old, taken to cask strength full flavor. Each batch varies, but they’re all supposedly good to amazing. I’ve had previously two other EC barrel proof releases, one courtesy of @Dreaming-of-Islay, the other from a bottle I bought. Both excellent. But this beats those two. Hands down this has now taken the top spot for my favorite bourbon, which was previously held by the 2016 Four Roses LESB. At a mere $60-80, to me this is a no-brainer buy, rather than chasing the Four Roses LESBs, or the BTACs. This is inches away from being a hazmat warning, clocking at nearly 135ABV. You get the firepower, but surprisingly none of the heat and burn. It’s all buttercream and vanilla frosting. It’s thick and creamy...almost like they put in full fat cream into the vatting. Only once I made the claim of “you gotta buy this”, and that was for the Brora 30yr old, specifically targeted to the whisky connoisseur ...but this at $69.99 is a must buy for the general masses that love bourbon. (the price I paid. As soon as I finished my pour, I bought it immediately online).
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@Clarkebar. Yeah, let it sit—-good call.
Yes, the B518. Will put something on here tonight. I will probably open and let it sit awhile with that ABV. My nosing experience with high Proof is usually one of alcohol vapor. That can make it harder for me to nose properly.
@Clarkebar nice. Was it the B518?
Snagged it. Will try soon and post.
@Clarkebar check if it has B518 on bottom —that should be about 135abv
@PBMichiganWolverine They have it at 64.99. I need to check it in person and see if the run is the same with the high ABV. When I blow up the pic, the label area is blank but all of the other candidates listed are 94 proof and in the $40 range so I'm hoping this is the one.
@Clarkebar nice. What price? I paid 69.99 for mine. Should’ve bought 2
Added to my to try list... if I can get hold of a sample :-)
My Gettysburg PLCB store has 2 bottles. I will grab them both 'cause I'm selfish that way.
Great to hear the 2018 batches are solid. Still working thru the 2017 batches, but will pick up this one next time I see it! Great review as always
@Scott_E I’m a lover of all good spirits, no discrimination 😊. Yeah this is really good...especially at the price
@PBMichiganWolverine Now I must find this! What made you want to sample a bourbon over a malt?