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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon Batch B519
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
September 17, 2019 (edited December 12, 2019)
61.1% abv
Non-chill filtered
Nose: Sweet, fruit-forward and hot! Notes: butterscotch; toffee; candy corn; straw; yellow and red apple; light brown sugar. Also, is that citrus!?!
Taste: hot at first, with a note of citrus, then develops quickly into dark cocoa and charred oak, with sweet caramel and nuttiness quickly following.
Finish: medium-long. Apple cinnamon crisp, slightly bitter orange rind and oak, and a creamy light caramel corn/vanilla right at the end.
Value: $65-80. Worth the cost.
Final thoughts: Another great barrel proof release from Elijah Craig. While not quite as memorable as batch A119 from earlier in 2019, this is no slouch and won't disappoint any bourbon head. Somehow, despite being 6% less abv than the A119, this one was a bit hotter, but also brings a little more complexity and fruitiness. None the less, a stellar bourbon...glad I picked up two bottles!
Score: 4.5/5. Highly recommend buying a bottle
Malt musing: "Keep your friends close and your bourbon closer."
Link to video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfoHiKsIrzk&t
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@Rabbit_in_Red I’ll check that out. Your welcome.
@PBMichiganWolverine interested in all. Thanks. I will send a bunch of vials. I will try and fill them with some stuff I have. Not sure if it’s anything great. Have to look. Thanks again.
@Scott_E I think it can...this time from Northern NJ. It just so happens I have a bottle of the A119 that I found all by its lonesome at Total Wine in Union, NJ. I’ll send over a pour when I open it. Btw—-will be opening up these soon: Del Bac Classic, Octomore 10yr Old, Santis Swedish single malt , and Auchentoshan 21 yr sherry matured. Let me know if any interests you. ( just send back a few of those vials...I’m all out)
@PBMichiganWolverine yeah, I was lucky enough. Kind of poking fun at myself with my previous comment. Can lightning strike twice?
@Scott_E dude...weren’t you the one that just happened to walk into a store, and spotted an Edition 1 for MSRP $80?!?! With your luck, you’ll happen to go to walk into a place and spot 10 of the A119s for 50% off.
@PBMichiganWolverine Yeah. Like finding Macallan Edition 1. Would love to find the much acclaimed A119, but, for now, I will take what I can (affordably) taste.
@Rabbit_in_Red the 18s are findable. I’ve seen dozens in several stores here. It’s the A119 that’s impossible to get a hold of
@Scott_E comparing these are a lot of fun. I’ve yet to have B518 but I think it’s still findable
@Rabbit_in_Red I have an unopened B518. Curious about the comparative to B519.
cheers @runrevcollins , yeah the barrel proof is one of the best, imo. thanks for checking out my review! I have a video review, too, if interested https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfoHiKsIrzk&t
Thanks for the thorough review. Elijah Craig in general was my first foray into Bourbon and whiskey in general. This makes it sound super delicious.
Yeah @PBMichiganWolverine A119 is probably the best one I've had in the past few years, but tbh they are all pretty much great.
I’ve heard the A119 was one of their best in years. It’s become quite tough to find now