Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is a trophy whiskey from Heaven Hill Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky. Heaven Hill Distillery adds to its 2022 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof series with batch B522. The “B” stands for the second batch in a yearly A, B, and C line, while the “5” lists the month (May), and 22 denotes that this is a barrel-proof whiskey.
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is an unfiltered, high-proof expression of what charred oak barrel aging can do for Bourbon, from the man who originated the process.
NOSE: Caramel, vanilla, nutmeg, cherry, oak, and a touch of banana. A classic bourbon nose!
PALATE: Chocolate, caramel, dates, bitter walnuts, coffee, oak, cinnamon, baking spice, and dark chocolate.
FINISH: Long and satisfying with notes of caramel, syrup, chocolate, oak, and dark cherries.
