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Elijah Craig Whiskey

Elijah Craig was a Baptist preacher who, according to legend, invented bourbon by accident when he reused charred barrels to save money. True or not, the title "Father of Bourbon" has stuck to the name ever since, and the whiskey still lives up to that legacy.

  • Elijah Craig Small Batch
    Elijah Craig 94 proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 47%
    Item no.: 22227865410-9000

    Small Batch is Elijah Craig's modern core expression, named after the father of bourbon.

    Expert description

    Elijah Craig Small Batch 94 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the distillery's core expression, blended from selected barrels for a balanced profile, bottled at 47%. 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 offers caramel, vanilla and lightly toasted oak.

    Palate

    The palate is full and rounded with caramel, honey and spiced oak.

    Finish

    The finish is medium to long, warm and spicy.

    Specifications

    Name: Elijah Craig Small Batch 94 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
    Distillery: Heaven Hill Distillery
    Region/Country: Bardstown, Kentucky, USA
    Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
    ABV: 47%
    Size: 70 CL

    Flavour profile

    Full-bodied · Caramel · Spiced · Rounded

    See our full range of Elijah Craig

    • 53,50
      1pcs.
      46,50EUR
  • Elijah Craig 94 Proof Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey 70 cl 47%
    Elijah Craig 94 Proof Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey 70 cl 47%
    Item no.: 059763-615-859

    The father of bourbon cultivates rye's spicy side in this straight rye.

    Expert description

    Elijah Craig 94 Proof Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey is the brand's rye-based expression, bottled at 47%. 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 offers spiced rye, pepper and a hint of fresh mint.

    Palate

    The palate is spicy and full with rye, caramel and a hint of citrus.

    Finish

    The finish is medium-length, spiced and lightly peppery.

    Specifications

    Name: Elijah Craig 94 Proof Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
    Distillery: Heaven Hill Distillery
    Region/Country: Bardstown, Kentucky, USA
    Type: Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
    ABV: 47%
    Size: 70 CL

    Flavour profile

    Spicy · Rye · Pepper · Full-bodied

    See our full range of Elijah Craig

    • 53,50
      1pcs.
      46,50EUR
  • Elijah Craig Small Batch 12 years old Barrel Proof 121 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 70 cl 60.5%
    Elijah Craig Small Batch 12 years old Barrel Proof 121 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 70 cl 60.5%
    Item no.: 059763-615-962

    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.

    See our full range of Elijah Craig

    • 147,25
      1pcs.
      128,25EUR
   

About Elijah Craig Whiskey

Elijah Craig Small Batch is produced by Heaven Hill Distillery in Kentucky and carries the name of the Baptist preacher who, according to an often-repeated but historically disputed legend, is said to have invented the charred-barrel method that defines bourbon today. The whiskey is made in small batches to preserve a rich, complex flavour profile with notes of vanilla, caramel and nuts, and the name is today one of the most recognised in award-winning American bourbon. Collectors are drawn to the older age statements and the Barrel Proof releases, while newcomers get a solid, well-balanced entry into Kentucky bourbon.

History & Background

Legend has it that in 1789 Reverend Elijah Craig accidentally reused a barrel that had been charred inside to remove old residue and discovered that it gave the whiskey a reddish colour and a sweeter, rounder taste. Although modern historians are sceptical that Craig was actually the first to use charred barrels, the myth is so central to bourbon history that Heaven Hill named their new premium bourbon after him in 1986. The name has since grown into one of Heaven Hill's best-selling and most critically acclaimed brands, frequently highlighted at international whisky competitions.

History & background

Although historians disagree on the legend's accuracy, the name has become a tribute to bourbon's early history in Kentucky.

Production & style

The whiskey is distilled from a classic bourbon mash and aged in new, charred oak casks in Heaven Hill's warehouses.

Signature style

Full-Bodied, Sweet, Caramel
The flavor offers a full-bodied, sweet character with clear notes of caramel and vanilla.

Facts

ProducerHeaven Hill
Founded1986 (brand); name honours Elijah Craig, c. 1789
RegionKentucky
CountryUSA
OwnerHeaven Hill Brands (the Shapira family)
Official websiteelijahcraig.com

Did you know?

According to legend, preacher Elijah Craig invented the charred cask by accident, having reused barrels that had previously stored fish.

If you like Elijah Craig Whiskey, you should also try:

Heaven Hill, Rebel Yell and Yellowstone.