{"product_id":"elijah-craig-10-year-barrel-proof-rye-batch-h-04","title":"Elijah Craig 10 Year Barrel Proof Rye Batch H-04","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #2b2b2b; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 26px; color: #1f3d2a; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eElijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye — Batch H-04\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; color: #7a7a7a; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eUncut, Unfiltered, Straight From the Barrel — 10 Years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eElijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye brings the same uncompromising, straight-from-the-barrel philosophy that made the bourbon line famous to Heaven Hill's Kentucky straight rye whiskey. Batch H-04 is bottled with nothing added and nothing taken away — no chill filtration, no proofing water — at a full 10-year age statement and the barrels' natural cask strength of 124.4 proof (62.2% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eNamed for Reverend Elijah Craig, the Baptist minister often credited with pioneering the charred oak aging process that defines American whiskey today, this release channels that legacy into a spicier, rye-forward direction. Each Barrel Proof Rye batch is released in limited quantity and bottled at a different proof, making Batch H-04 a distinct, non-repeatable expression that won't be replicated once it's gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 19px; color: #1f3d2a; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eBold rye spice and black pepper up front, with clove, dark caramel, and toasted oak developing through the palate, carried by the high proof into a long, warming, peppery finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 19px; color: #1f3d2a; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eBest enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to open up the spice and oak character. At cask strength, it also makes a standout base for a Manhattan or any rye cocktail that calls for bold, high-proof whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 19px; color: #1f3d2a; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eWhy Collectors Seek This Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 16px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUncut and unfiltered — bottled straight from the barrel at natural cask strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull 10-year age statement — rare for a rye whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottled at 124.4 proof (62.2% ABV) — well above standard rye proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBatch H-04 is a one-time, non-repeatable release — each Barrel Proof Rye batch is unique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom the same acclaimed Barrel Proof line as the bourbon, with a devoted collector following\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited allocation — batches sell out quickly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 19px; color: #1f3d2a; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #dbe4dc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold; width: 40%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eKentucky Straight Rye Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #dbe4dc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBatch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eH-04\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #dbe4dc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e750mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #dbe4dc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e124.4 Proof (62.2% Alc. Vol.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #dbe4dc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e10 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #dbe4dc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eUncut, Unfiltered, Straight From the Barrel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eHeaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown\/Louisville, Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #7a7a7a; margin-top: 20px; font-style: italic;\"\u003ePlease drink responsibly. Must be 21+ to purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ SECTION --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #1f3d2a; margin-top: 45px; border-top: 1px solid #dbe4dc; padding-top: 30px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eWhat does \"barrel proof\" mean?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eBarrel proof means the rye is bottled at the exact strength it reaches inside the barrel, with no water added to bring the proof down. Batch H-04 comes in at 124.4 proof (62.2% ABV), well above the standard 80-100 proof of most rye whiskeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eWhy does the proof change from batch to batch?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eBecause each batch is bottled straight from a unique group of barrels with no proofing water added, the natural cask strength — and therefore the final proof — varies from release to release. Batch H-04 is bottled at 124.4 proof, a proof specific to this batch alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eHow old is this rye?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eBatch H-04 carries a full 10-year age statement, a notably long maturation for a rye whiskey and a hallmark of the Barrel Proof line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eIs this rye filtered?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eNo. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye is uncut and unfiltered, bottled exactly as it comes from the barrel to preserve its full natural flavor and viscosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eHow does this compare to Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eBoth come from the same uncut, unfiltered, straight-from-the-barrel philosophy, but the rye mash bill delivers a spicier, more peppery profile compared to the caramel-and-oak-forward character of the bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eWill Batch H-04 be released again?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eNo. Each Barrel Proof Rye batch is a one-time release. Once Batch H-04 sells out, it will not be replicated — future releases will carry different batch numbers, ages, and proofs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ SCHEMA MARKUP (JSON-LD) --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- PRODUCT SCHEMA MARKUP (JSON-LD) --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elijah Craig","offers":[{"title":"750 ML","offer_id":50660273815745,"sku":"ELIJAH-CRAIG-BARREL-PROOF-RYE-H04","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/6290\/9518\/files\/ElijahCraig10YearBarrelProofRyeBatchH-04.png?v=1790621472","url":"https:\/\/www.nestorliquor.com\/products\/elijah-craig-10-year-barrel-proof-rye-batch-h-04","provider":"Nestor Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}