The original small batch bourbon, rich and well balanced.
What it is
Elijah Craig Small Batch is a Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at 94 proof (47% ABV). It is blended from a small number of hand-selected barrels to give a full, rounded bourbon that works for sipping and mixing.
Where and how it's made
- Made by Heaven Hill at its distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky
- Named for the Reverend Elijah Craig, an early Kentucky distiller often credited with aging whiskey in charred oak barrels
- Blended from a small number of selected barrels aged in new charred American oak
- Bottled at 94 proof (47% ABV)
Tasting notes
- Nose: vanilla, caramel and sweet oak
- Palate: smooth and full, with toffee, nutmeg and a touch of fruit
- Finish: long, warm and gently smoky
Serving and pairing
Sip neat or on the rocks, or use it in an Old Fashioned or a Manhattan. Pairs with barbecue ribs, roast pork, aged cheddar and bread pudding. Store the bottle upright in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight and heat.