Elijah Craig Small Batch 12 years old Barrel Proof 121 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 70 cl 60.5%

12 years in the barrel, undiluted strength — Barrel Proof shows Elijah Craig at its rawest.

Expert description

Elijah Craig Small Batch 12 Year Barrel Proof 121 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey has matured for 12 years and is bottled directly at cask strength without dilution, 60.5%. Elijah Craig is named after the Baptist minister who, according to tradition, was the first to age his corn-based whiskey in freshly charred oak barrels in 1789 — a practice that has since become the very definition of bourbon. Historians still debate whether the story is entirely accurate, but the name lives on at Heaven Hill Distillery, which produces every major American whiskey style and is one of the leading champions of the Bottled-in-Bond tradition.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is intense with caramel, vanilla and spiced oak.

Palate

The palate is powerful and full with caramel, honey and pronounced oak spice.

Finish

The finish is long, warm and spicy.

Specifications

Name: Elijah Craig Small Batch 12 år Barrel Proof 121 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Distillery: Heaven Hill Distillery
Region/Country: Bardstown, Kentucky, USA
Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
ABV: 60.5%
Size: 70 CL
Age: 12 years, Cask Strength

Flavour profile

Powerful · Spiced · Full-bodied · Oak

Investment potential

Barrel Proof releases like this one come out in limited batches and are often sought by collectors due to the high age and undiluted strength.

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Frequently asked questions about Elijah Craig Small Batch 12 år Barrel Proof 121 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Who was Elijah Craig?

Elijah Craig was a Baptist minister who, according to tradition, was the first to age whiskey in freshly charred oak barrels in 1789, giving rise to bourbon's characteristic colour and flavour.

Who produces Elijah Craig today?

The whiskey is produced by Heaven Hill Distillery, one of Kentucky's oldest family-owned distilleries.

How is Elijah Craig Small Batch 12 år Barrel Proof 121 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey best served?

Neat, on the rocks, or in classic bourbon cocktails like an Old Fashioned.

What does 'Barrel Proof' mean?

It means the whiskey is bottled directly at the strength it reached in the barrel after 12 years of maturation, without dilution with water.

How should Elijah Craig Small Batch 12 years old Barrel Proof 121 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 70 cl 60.5% be stored?

Standing upright, cool and dark, like any other spirits bottle. Once opened, the contents keep best if enjoyed within a year or so.

Is Elijah Craig Small Batch 12 years old Barrel Proof 121 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 70 cl 60.5% a good gift idea?

Yes, Elijah Craig Small Batch 12 years old Barrel Proof 121 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 70 cl 60.5% is a natural choice for anyone who appreciates craftsmanship and characterful flavour experiences — especially for the whisky enthusiast keen to explore beyond the most familiar names.