Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch B521 Review

Tasting Notes & Ratings

Expert Rating: 78 Ratings Key

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Distillery Tasting Notes

Made by Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc. ~ Heaven Hill Distillery

COLOR: Deep amber. AROMA: Caramel with toasted oak, fruit notes of apple, and orange. TASTE: Rich vanilla, caramel, and butterscotch along with spices of black pepper & cinnamon at the back of the palate. FINISH: Nicely layered showcasing all flavors, fades slowly then lingers as it cools.

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Details

Proof: 118.2

Alcohol by volume (ABV): 59.1%

Aged: 12 years

Mash Bill: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, and 12% Malted Barley

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75 First Two Tastes of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch B521 Mark Pringle - Taste #1: Great nose (caramel toffee) and color. Could be a little smoother but this is the first pour. Taste #2 of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof. It’s still not doing anything for me. Well, it does SOMETHING for me at 118 proof. ...Read More

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Ratings Key

Ratings breakdown based on a 100 point scale.

90-100 Exceptional
80-89 Very Good
70-79 Average
60-69 Below Average
50-60 Drain Pour

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