Elijah Craig Small Batch is named after the Baptist minister credited with inventing the charring process central to modern bourbon making. Originally launched in 1986 as a 12 year expression, Heaven Hill dropped the age statement in 2016 to meet growing demand, now blending bourbon aged 8 to 12 years from the standard mash bill of 78 percent corn, 10 percent rye, and 12 percent malted barley, matured in #3 char new American oak barrels. Specs Distillery: Heaven Hill, Bernheim Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky Mash Bill: 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley Aging: 8-12 years, #3 char barrels ABV: 47% (94 Proof) Size: 750ml Tasting Notes Nose: Toasty oak, caramel, roasted hazelnut, cacao, clove, cinnamon, and vanilla Palate: Toasted oak and caramel with bitter stewed tea tannins, balanced by chocolate, vanilla, clove, and black pepper spice Finish: Long, toasty oak and clove spice with vanilla fudge Winner of "Best Small Batch Bourbon" and a Double Gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Elijah Craig Small Batch is widely regarded as a benchmark value bourbon, delivering real depth and complexity well beyond its accessible price point. Frequently Asked Questions What does Elijah Craig Small Batch taste like?Toasted oak, caramel, and roasted hazelnut on the nose, with chocolate, vanilla, and clove spice on the palate, finishing long with toasty oak. How old is Elijah Craig Small Batch?It carries no age statement but is blended from bourbon aged 8 to 12 years. Why did Elijah Craig lose its 12 Year age statement?Heaven Hill dropped it in 2016 due to rising demand outpacing available aged stock, blending 8-12 year barrels instead to maintain both price and availability.
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