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Elijah Craig 12yr Barrel Proof Batch B519
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Distiller:
Heaven Hill
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Bottler:
Heaven Hill
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ABV:
61.6%
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Age:
12 Years
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Price:
$$$$$
- Raided Score: 81
- Publication: SpiritSurveyor
- Excerpt: it’s pretty much the quintessential barrel proof bourbon. It’s reasonably priced and for me at least, is easily available.
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- Raided Score: 96
- Publication: The Whiskey Jug
- Excerpt: This is one of the best batches of ECBP I can remember having. Every bourbon note you love comes through in a balanced delivery that keeps the senses busy and happy.
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- Raided Score: 92
- Publication: Distiller
- Excerpt: It's a standout bourbon for a very reasonable price.
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- Raided Score: 91
- Publication: The Whiskey Wash
- Excerpt: This barrel proof is indeed burly, but lacks the harshness of others. It works well and makes me curious about future releases of this line.
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- Raided Score: 93
- Publication: Whisky Advocate
- Excerpt: Brawny and tannic on the palate, it’s reminiscent of sucking on a cherry Popsicle stick, balancing sweet caramel, brown sugar, and molasses with persistent oak, cedar shingle, clove, and paprika.
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- Raided Score: 93
- Publication: WhiskyCast
- Excerpt: The finish is long, spicy, and slightly astringent with touches of dried fruits.
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- Raided Score: 91
- Publication: Drinkhacker
- Excerpt: At “barely” 61% alcohol, B519 comes across like a juice box in comparison to most of the Barrel Proof releases. That should not dissuade you, though, from picking up a bottle, as a little magic can often be found in gentler outliers like this.
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- Raided Score: 90
- Publication: Whiskey Raiders
- Excerpt: Real nice, but the finish leaves me wanting. The nose and palate are a big improvement over past releases though.
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Intro:
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is a 12 year old, cask strength, release from Heaven Hill in Kentucky. Batches were originally denoted by proof alone, but in recent times, since the bottle re-design, batches now get additional designation to help with tracking releases.
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Nose:
Sweet cream, toffee, honey. Nice oak structure on the nose - ethanol is in check.
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Taste:
Thick and rich - well behaved on the heat. Sweet toffee, satisfying pepper. Oak structure is just right, though heat grows with time. Nice creme brulee and allspice.
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Finish:
Long and growing hotter. Overall it’s very nice, and I feel like this batch is starting to trend back up.
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Overall:
Real nice, but the finish leaves me wanting. The nose and palate are a big improvement over past releases though.
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Score:
6
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