ABV 63.3%
A stonking Bourbon; that ABV doesn’t seem to register at all.
Rob Allanson
Elijah Craig
Bottler
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Expression
Bourbon
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
63.3%
ABV
Kentucky
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Opens up with plenty of sweetness, apricot and almond croissants, fresh brioche buns and toffee wafers. There’s dark fruits here, plum jam and blackcurrant cordial.
Palate: Follows the nose nicely with those dark fruits leading the way. Then it’s the turn of warm buttered muffins and a little spicy edge.
Finish: It has a wonderful aromatic note to it as it dries slowly.
Comment: A stonking Bourbon; that ABV doesn’t seem to register at all.
Score: 8.5
Taster
Nose: Things start with milk chocolate, runny caramel and oak spice, then French toast and vanilla-flavoured pancakes topped with fresh blueberries.
Palate: Though surprisingly tame for such a high strength, with more chocolate, caramel and a touch of spice, water brings out a fragrant fruitiness in banana chips and blueberry purée.
Finish: Ending on a spicy note with buttered corn and lightly done toast.
Comment: A solid breakfast Bourbon, but I would add water, and definitely serve it alongside pancakes.
Score: 8.6
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