Bourbon

Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel

Heaven Hill · Kentucky, USA

Review and tasting notes

Finished in a toasted (not charred) barrel for extra caramel sweetness.

Key facts

  • Category: Bourbon
  • Distillery: Heaven Hill
  • Region: Kentucky, USA
  • ABV / Proof: 47% · 94 proof
  • Age: None stated
  • Typical price: $45-55

Tasting profile

  • Nose: Toasted marshmallow, rich caramel, vanilla, baking spices, light apple
  • Palate: Spice and pepper notes fading to milk chocolate with a hint of smoke
  • Finish: Warming, lingering chocolate and baking spices
  • Best for: Elijah Craig fans wanting extra sweetness and toasted-oak complexity over the standard Small Batch