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2010 San Francisco World Spirits Double Gold Medal Winner
Elijah Craig 18 Year Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey is a rare and coveted Bourbon that is bold, robust, and incredibly complex. Bottled solely from the contents of one expertly chosen barrel, this expression of Elijah Craig is the pinnacle of Bourbon craftsmanship fit for the avid collector.
A warm, deep leather color, with aromas of aged oak, spiced vanilla, and notes of mint and chocolate. Richly textured, nutty and semisweet on the palate. Initial bursts of honey give way to toasted wood and pleasant char.
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Wine Enthusiast
Due to inventory shortages, this bottling had been discontinued; in fall 2015, it returned after a three-year hiatus. This is a robust, full-flavored whiskey, scented with oak and toffee. It tastes almost like an Old Fashioned, meaning distinct orange peel and cherry notes intertwined with the vanilla and caramel. The long finish offers vanilla, oak and orange peel. 15,000 bottles released.
Although Bourbon may be produced anywhere in the United States, it is most commonly associated with Bourbon County, Kentucky, where it has been produced since the late 18th century. Made from a mash bill containing at least 51% corn, the Bourbon Whiskey distillate must be aged in new, charred white oak barrels. Bourbon Whiskeys are bottled at eighty proof (40% abv) or higher and cannot contain any added color or flavor. A versatile spirit that can be sipped neat, with water or on the rocks, it also performs nicely added to cocktails like the Old Fashioned.