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Elijah Craig Small Batch Review

Tasting Notes & Ratings

Expert Rating: 80Highly Rated Bourbon Ratings Key

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Distillery Tasting Notes

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

COLOR: Burnished copper. AROMA: Delightfully complex with notes of vanilla bean, sweet fruit, and fresh mint. TASTE: Smooth and warm; pleasantly woody with accents of spice, smoke, and nutmeg. FINISH: Long, sweet, and slightly toasty.

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Details

Proof: 94
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 47%
Aged: Between 8 and 12 years
Mash Bill: 78% Corn, 12% Malted Barley, and 10% Rye
Retail (MSRP): Provide this info

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Reviews by the People of Elijah Craig Small Batch

 

80 Highly Rated Bourbon A Surprisingly Rich Elijah Craig Small Batch

Mark Pringle - Nose Oak! That is what initially hits your nose once you lift a glass of Elijah Craig Small Batch. There’s not much complexity on the nose, and the first few noses are nominated by oak. Palate The Elijah Craig Small Batch palate is creamier...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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