Elijah Craig 12yr Barrel Proof Batch 4
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Distiller:
Heaven Hill
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Bottler:
Heaven Hill
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ABV:
66.2%
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Age:
12 Years
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Price:
$$$$$
- Raided Score: 85
- Publication: whiskyfun
- Excerpt: This one really killed the Four Roses, head to head. And yet it seems that it is/was cheaper. Life is a drag.
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- Raided Score: 90
- Publication: Whiskey Raiders
- Excerpt: Every note from nose to palate is here and its just overpowering
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Intro:
This is a moderately elusive release from Elijah Craig, which is Heaven Hill distillate bottled at cask strength.
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Nose:
Ethanol and cherries. Honey and molasses and a weird Dr. Pepper / Cola note. Ive always wondered whether people truly got this note in whiskey but bam, here it is. Cherries are huge.
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Taste:
Thick like Mrs. Butterworths goods. Oaky and vanilla heavy, its hot but that was expected. Molasses and more cherries, more cola and a big whallop of maple.
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Finish:
Long, and hot. Lots of rich flavor though. Every note from nose to palate is here and its just overpowering. In a good way.
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Overall:
I'd hate to become wordy. We have people for that. Its excellent, it's big, bold and pulls no punches. Hot, delicious and rich.
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Score:
7
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