Tag: elijah craig
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Elijah Craig Toasted Rye Scoresheet & Review
Whiskey and toasted barrels go hand-in-hand more than one might initially think. It’s not uncommon for casks to undergo both charring and toasting prior to being filled with new make. Yet the slight innovation to use a secondary vessel that emphasizes the toasting process for previously matured whiskey is a…
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Just the Sip: Elijah Craig Small Batch Review
If there’s one thing whiskey marketers love, it’s a good story. And when it comes to bourbon, few stories feel as pertinent as the individual who created the beloved brown spirit in the first place. Even if said tale could be utterly fabricated. The supposed story of Reverend Elijah Craig,…
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Elijah Craig Rye Scoresheet & Review
The introduction of Elijah Craig Rye in early 2020 felt equally odd and appropriate. Odd when compared to its peers, but appropriate since other brands were catching on to rye’s growing popularity. Heaven Hill were already producing a budget-oriented rye whiskey in Rittenhouse, a bonded expression commonly used for cocktails,…
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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C919 Scoresheet & Review
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is easily one of bourbon’s worst kept secrets. Whenever there’s a “best bourbon for the money” discussion, you’re all but guaranteed to see Heaven Hill’s triannual flagship pop up. After all, we’re talking about an uncut, unfiltered 12-year bourbon with an MSRP of around $60-$70. It’s…
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Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Scoresheet & Review
In my previous post, I mentioned how the word is now out on Elijah Craig Barrel Proof. This is a Heaven Hill brand we’re talking about, and if any company knows a thing or two about budget-friendly whiskey, it’s the company behind Evan Williams. Yet even they aren’t immune to…
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