Elijah Craig Barrel Proof – Release #13

BrandElijah CraigCask#Batch A117
SeriesBarrel Proof – Release #13Vintagen/a
BottlerDistillery BottlingBottled2017
CasksCharred New American Oak BarrelAge12yo
ABV63.5%Non-Cillfilteredyes
Whiskybase ID107217Natural coloryes
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Remarks:
a wonderful and tasty bourbon. Very intense aromas. Despite the more than 63%, the alcohol is not intrusive. It doesn’t need water, but it has a lot of potential to dilute.

Overall I rate this Whisky 91/100 points

  • Nose: 91/100 points
    very intense and spicy oak notes, fruity, notes of baked apple, vanilla and caramel, sweet, the 63% alcohol is amazingly well integrated. Later it will soften and berries will appear

  • Taste: 91/100 points
    very spicy oak, slightly hot and prickling on the tip of the tongue, delicious bourbon notes, fruity with a hint of coffee, sweet with vanilla and caramel

  • Finish: 91/100 points
    spicy oak notes, sweet with vanilla and caramel, long-lasting, chocolatey, fruity with the berries on the nose. Very intensive.

Review written on 2020-09-24