Elijah Craig / 12 Years Old Barrel Proof

Elijah Craig

12 Years Old Barrel Proof

ABV 67.6%
REVIEWED Issue 159

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Specifications

Brand: Elijah Craig
Expression: 12 Years Old Barrel Proof
Type: USA Whisky / Bourbon
Age: No Age Statement
ABV: 67.6%
Country/Region: USA / Kentucky
Bottling type: Standard (Distillery or blended)

Awards

Recommended
Issue 159

Tasting notes

Taster Lyndsey Gray

Nose: A serious nasal workout, with sea salt and cider crisps, cola cubes, acrylic paint and roasted pistachios. Pumpkin pie, steamed milk and peanut butter develop over time.
Palate: Surprisingly there are floral notes of lavender, parma violets and rose water at the forefront that heat up into notes of tobacco syrup, candied jalapeños and rosemary roast potatoes.
Finish: A hot and floral explosion, a buttery texture creating length.
Comment: At Grandma’s house for Sunday roast and Turkish Delight.

8.9

Taster Rob Allanson

Nose: Big, huge and pretty powerful, full on fresh oak and rich creamy coffee. Underneath there’s more sweetness with maple syrup and caramel pennies.
Palate: Pretty big again and punchy, the alcohol hits home. Intense flavours of oak, caramel pennies, milk chocolate and apple pie with powdered cinnamon.
Finish: That spiced heat lingers like chilli oil. The oak grips and goes on for ages.
Comment: Big and punchy for sure, the nose doesn’t show the ABV, but the palate certainly does. Lovely.

8.6

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Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc Distillery, 1064 Loretto Road, Bardstown, KY, USA

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