Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon awards
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon awards

Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon

$99.99
Overview

Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel takes an already solid bourbon and gives it a second act. Made at Heaven Hill Distillery in Bardstown, this one starts out as fully matured Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon, then gets re-entered into a second barrel that's been custom toasted rather than charred. Bottled at 47% ABV, it's big and rich, with spice and pepper fading into milk chocolate and a hint of smoke. A bourbon for anyone who wants a bit more going on in the glass.

Product Details
Attribute Detail
Brand Elijah Craig
Producer Heaven Hill Distillery
Country / Region USA – Kentucky (Bardstown)
Style Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Toasted Barrel Finished
Mash Bill 78% Corn, 12% Rye, 10% Malted Barley
Age Statement NAS
ABV 47%
Cask Type Fully matured in new charred oak, then finished in a custom toasted second barrel
Bottle Size 750ml
Release Type Standard release


Tasting Notes

Nose: Lots of toasted oak with rich caramel.
Palate: Big, rich and complex, with spice and pepper fading into milk chocolate and a hint of smoke.
Finish: Warming and complex, with lingering chocolate and baking spices.

What sets this bottle apart
  • Twice barreled, finished in a custom toasted second barrel after full maturation
  • Built on the award-winning Elijah Craig Small Batch base
  • Sweet oak complexity you don't get from a standard bourbon
  • Big, rich flavour with spice, pepper and a hint of smoke
  • A permanent, easy-to-find addition to the Elijah Craig range
Distillery Information

Elijah Craig comes out of Heaven Hill Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky, one of the biggest family owned distilleries in the state. Toasted Barrel starts life as fully matured Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon, then gets re-entered into a second barrel that's been custom toasted rather than charred. That extra step gives it a layer of sweet oak character you won't find in the standard bottle.

Awards & Recognition

  • Double Gold Medal – San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2021
  • Gold Medal – ASCOT Awards, 2022
  • Best Kentucky Bourbon (No Age Statement) – World Whiskies Awards, 2021

How to enjoy

  • Best enjoyed neat to get the full oak and spice character
  • A good winter sipper, works well on a cold night
  • Solid bottle to have open when you want something a bit different

Why we curate it

Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel takes a bourbon that's already good and gives it a second act. That extra toasted barrel adds a layer of sweetness and spice you don't get from the standard bottle, without losing the bones of what makes Elijah Craig solid in the first place. Rich, warming and easy to keep coming back to.