Elijah Craig 12yr Barrel Proof Batch 6
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Distiller:
Heaven Hill
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Bottler:
Heaven Hill
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ABV:
70.1%
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Age:
12 Years
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Price:
$$$$$
- Raided Score: 90
- Publication: The Whiskey Jug
- Excerpt: It’s complex, multi-faceted and carries a strong sense of depth. Water also worked magic on this one and opens it up, evening it out and rounding any rough edges. It’s a lovely whiskey and the perfect end-of-summer sipper with a chunk of ice slowly melting with each sip.
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- Raided Score: 91
- Publication: Drinkhacker
- Excerpt: Perfect winter snowstorm drinking, even taking it down a notch with a splash of water.
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- Raided Score: 95
- Publication: Whiskey Raiders
- Excerpt: I've never seen such bold and massive flavor and this is becoming a very quick contender against the GTS crown.
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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:
Jet fuel. Cherry. Root beer and cola. Oak and molasses with some very very mild char.
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Taste:
Powerful. The proof is huge and so is the mouthfeel. Its rich and again, seems very much like syrup. Hot though and before the prickly heat kicks in there is a lot of cherry, molasses, cinnamon and a good deal more cola than the other previous batches.
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Finish:
Goes for miles. Its large and powerful and Ill admit, this one was a bit tough to get through. Inhaling at the wrong moment is punishing but cut with a drop or two of water, this bottle sings.
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Overall:
Ive never seen such bold and massive flavor and this is becoming a very quick contender against the GTS crown. Wear a hazmat suit though, and maybe dont let this touch exposed skin.
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Score:
8
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