Elijah Craig 8 Years Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey The Prime Barrel Pick #37

$45

ABOUT

Our crew and the two Prime Barrel members tasted samples from four barrels aged for 8 yrs (samples # 7, 8, 11, 12). Three out of the four barrels were aged in Dietsville, 3rd floor. The last barrel (sample #11) was from Bardstown, 3rd floor. After tasting the flight of samples, the decision was quick and unanimous - sample #11 was the clear winner.

Yes, it's not a barrel-proof selection - those are sadly not available in NY thanks to draconian regulations - but it's still very good what it is, and at the offered price point, it's a no-brainer.

  • Nose: toasted almond, graham flower, hazelnut, pine sap, fresh green apple, pomelo, honeycomb, red cherry, oregano, char
  • Palate: maple syrup, marshmallow, whipped cream, toasted oak, pumpkin pie, vanilla, clove, pecans
  • Finish: long finish with notes of pink peppercorn and toasted honey cashews

DETAILS

Country USA
Region Kentucky
Brand Elijah Craig
Distillery Heaven Hill Distilleries
Product Subcategory Whiskey
Mashbill Type Bourbon
Feature Single Barrel, The Prime Barrel Selection
Container Bottle
Container Size 750ml