Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is one of my favorite scheduled releases on the market. It’s not easy to get, but I can generally find one reasonably priced in my area. As long as you can find it at a price near retail, This batch is a 11 year, 5 month, 124.2 proof release. This release is a good release, but I prefer the A123 release earlier this year so far. Side by side, B523 has a little stronger ethanol on the nose and the flavors are not quite as refined as A123. With that said, overall this is still a good bottle and worth trying.
Overview
| Distillery/Bottler | Heaven Hill |
| Bottle | Elijah Craig Barrel Proof |
| Whiskey Type | Bourbon |
| Release/Batch | Scheduled – Batch B523 |
| Proof | 124.2 |
| Age | 11 Years, 5 Months |
| Color | Old Oak |
| Market Price | $79 |
| MSRP | $69 |
NOSE: 6/10
Vanilla, caramel, oak, baking spice, ethanol
PALATE: 8/10
Cinnamon, oak, caramel
FINISH: 7/10
Long, a little hot, caramel and oak
EPIC CASK RATING:
Uniqueness: 7/10
Value: 7/10
Overall: 7/10
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