Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Review

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Style: Bourbon
Distiller: Heaven Hill
Color: Gold
Proof: 94 proof
Price tasted: $49.99
Best served: Neat; add 2 drops of water

The Pour

At 94 proof, Elijah Craig “Toasted” moves from oaky, Werther’s, cooked sugar, corn dust, graham cracker, chocolate, baking spices into (Front) Oaky, proof, cinnamon. (Middle) Rye spice, woody notes, milk chocolate. (Back) Spice cake, black banana….

Tasting Notes

Nose: Oaky, Werther’s, cooked sugar, corn dust, graham cracker, chocolate, baking spices

Palate: (Front) Oaky, proof, cinnamon. (Middle) Rye spice, woody notes, milk chocolate. (Back) Spice cake, black banana, marshmallow, into soft bourbon classic round note.

Finish: Medium long and not chemical in any way. The 94 proof closes with a nice KY hug! Soft wood notes as it dissipates.

Additional Information

American Whiskey · Bourbon · ABV: 47 · Size: 750 mL · Mashbill: KSBW · Matured in Oak (78% corn, 12% MB, 10% rye) · Finished in Toasted barrel · Natural color

Final Note

An easy bottle to recommend. Very clean and clear spirit (clarity). Really opened up with 2 drops H2O. I recommend with H2O!
WS

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