Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 131 Proof Batch C917 Bourbon Whiskey

Whiskey: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 131 Proof Batch C917 Bourbon

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch C917 is an uncut Small Batch of 12-year-old Bourbon bottled straight from the barrel. The variance in proof from batch to batch presents a unique opportunity to explore the impact of the angel’s share and the resulting proof in a small batch of barrels.

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Size: 750ML

Proof: 131 (65.5% ABV)

Origin: United States

Distillery: Heaven Hill

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 12 Year Bourbon releases are bottled without any dilution or chill filtering. The batch numbers provide specific information about the release: The first letter indicates which of that year’s releases the bottle was a part of starting with “A”, while the second digit is a number that determines the month of the year the bottle was released. The third and fourth digits indicate the year. Batch C917 is bottled at 65.5% ABV.

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 131 Proof Batch C917 Bourbon Whiskey Tasting Notes

Nose: Nose is strong on the wood, but more cedar and pine than oak, plenty of the sweet side of the oak is there, thick with vanilla and caramel, with a little wood spice-driven cinnamon and dryness.

Palate: On the palate, its light on the tongue. The whiskey is surprisingly restrained, given that its over 60% alcohol, but at the same time its not one that absolutely requires a little water to dial it down. I found it drinkable as is.

Finish: The finish is also on the light side, and is where the woodiness really kicks in, going down a good bit oaky and a little bit spicy.

Distillery Information

Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc. is an American, private family-owned and operated distillery company headquartered in Bardstown, Kentucky and founded in 1935 that produces and markets the Heaven Hill brand of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and a variety of other distilled spirits.