Elijah Craig 12yr Barrel Proof Batch 12
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Distiller:
Heaven Hill
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Bottler:
Heaven Hill
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ABV:
68%
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Age:
12 Years
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Price:
$$$$$
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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:
Oak, honey, cola. Big toffee, rich pepper. Some tobacco. Definitely a big, bold bourbon focusing on more savory, wood driven notes.
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Taste:
Thick, rich mouth feel. Definite heat, but not punishing. Toffee, cola, rich oak. Pepper, tobacco, light cherry. Cocoa, light vanilla cream. Super rich.
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Finish:
Long, rich, with some heat. Lots of oak here, but not too drying or tannic. Cherries, cola, caramel and tobacco reign supreme here.
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Overall:
This was another great batch in what is becoming an incredibly consistent product line. Its oaky and bold without being too dry or tannic and there is a bouquet of other really enjoyable flavors to boot.
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Score:
7
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