Description
Elijah Craig 11 Year Old Barrel Proof Batch B523 62.1% Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 700mL
Product Description:
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch B523 is a bold and unfiltered Kentucky Straight Bourbon, aged for 11 years and 5 months. This release marks a new chapter for the brand, as it departs from the traditional 12-year age statement, allowing for greater variation between batches. Bottled at a robust 62.1% ABV (124.2 proof), this bourbon delivers a rich and complex profile that showcases the craftsmanship of Heaven Hill Distillery.​
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Brand: Elijah Craig
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Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
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Batch: B523
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Age: 11 Years
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Alcohol Content: 62.1% ABV
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Bottle Size: 700mL
Tasting Notes:
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Nose: Warm caramel, stewed apples, sweet oak, nutmeg, vanilla custard, and hints of pine.
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Palate: Golden raisins, honey graham cracker, sweet bread pastry, and vanilla.
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Finish: Dry rye spice, black pepper, and barrel char, providing a satisfying contrast to the sweetness.
Key Features:
✔ Cask Strength – bottled without dilution for an authentic experience
✔ Unfiltered – preserving the full flavor profile
✔ Limited Release – part of the triannual Elijah Craig Barrel Proof series
“Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is consistently a fantastic Bourbon release and batch B523 is no exception. This tasting experience of this release starts off with an incredible nose that’ll have you begging for a taste.” – Matthew Evans, Whiskey Consensus (95 Points)
“Despite a lower age statement, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is out to prove age isn’t everything by releasing one of its best batches in a long time.” – Eric Hasman, Breaking Bourbon (Well Above Average)
“Regardless of age, one has to ask… did they put crack in this release? It’s incredible how much this one makes you want to keep sipping. If you can’t tell by the fill level on this bottle (I had help), I’ve clearly been victimized by the deliciousness of this batch.” – Nick Anderson, Amongst The Whiskey (92 Points)
“The nose gives of all the classic bourbon aromas of red apples, bing cherries, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and hints of pinecone and vanilla. The palate is elegantly robust, with bursts of flavor hitting all the right notes of caramel, fruit, tart, and spicy with a note of chicory adding further complexity. A spark of heat flares up in the finish, but carries through the other flavors.” – Amanda Schuster, Distiller (92 Points)
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92.8 – Aggregate Score
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