{"product_id":"elijah-craig-12-year-barrel-proof-bourbon-batch-h-40","title":"Elijah Craig 12 Year Barrel Proof Bourbon Batch H-40","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: #5a2a1a; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eElijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon — Batch H-40\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; color: #7a7a7a; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eUncut, Unfiltered, Straight From the Barrel — 12 Years, 8 Months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eElijah Craig Barrel Proof is one of the most sought-after releases in bourbon, bottled straight from the barrel with nothing added and nothing taken away — no chill filtration, no proofing water, just whiskey exactly as it comes out of the oak. Batch H-40 continues that tradition: a small-batch bourbon aged a full 12 years and 8 months, bottled at 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 bourbon today, this release carries the full weight of that legacy — deep char-driven oak character, high-proof intensity, and the rich, concentrated flavor that only comes from over a decade of patient aging in Kentucky's climate. Each batch of Barrel Proof is released three times a year and bottled at a different proof, making every batch, including H-40, a distinct and non-repeatable expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 19px; color: #5a2a1a; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eRich oak, dark caramel, and vanilla up front, with notes of cinnamon, baking spice, and dried fruit developing through the palate, carried by the high proof into a long, warming, char-forward finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 19px; color: #5a2a1a; 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 barrel char and spice notes. At cask strength, it also holds its own beautifully in an Old Fashioned or any bourbon cocktail that calls for bold, high-proof whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 19px; color: #5a2a1a; 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 12-year, 8-month age statement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottled at 124.4 proof (62.2% ABV) — well above standard bourbon proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBatch H-40 is a one-time, non-repeatable release — each Barrel Proof batch is unique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly regarded, award-winning label with a devoted following among bourbon collectors\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: #5a2a1a; 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 #e0d5d0;\"\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 Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0d5d0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBatch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eH-40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0d5d0;\"\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 #e0d5d0;\"\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 #e0d5d0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e12 Years, 8 Months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0d5d0;\"\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: #5a2a1a; margin-top: 45px; border-top: 1px solid #e0d5d0; 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 bourbon is bottled at the exact strength it reaches inside the barrel, with no water added to bring the proof down. Batch H-40 comes in at 124.4 proof (62.2% ABV), well above the standard 80-90 proof of most bourbons.\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-40 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 bourbon?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eBatch H-40 carries an age statement of 12 years and 8 months, well beyond the industry standard 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 bourbon filtered?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eNo. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 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;\"\u003eWho was Elijah Craig?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eReverend Elijah Craig was an 18th-century Baptist minister in Kentucky often credited as one of the pioneers of aging whiskey in charred oak barrels — the process that gives bourbon its signature color and flavor.\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-40 be released again?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eNo. Each Barrel Proof batch is a one-time release. Once Batch H-40 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":50660092870849,"sku":"ELIJAH-CRAIG-BARREL-PROOF-H40","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/6290\/9518\/files\/ElijahCraig12YearBarrelProofBourbonBatchH-40.png?v=1790620782","url":"https:\/\/www.nestorliquor.com\/products\/elijah-craig-12-year-barrel-proof-bourbon-batch-h-40","provider":"Nestor Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}