Elijah Craig 11 Year Old Barrel Proof Batch B524 65.3% Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750mL

Batch B524

11 Years 2 Months Old

130.6 Proof / 65.3% ABV

Released for the first time in the March 2013, each batch is a an uncut, unfiltered selection of Elijah Craig 12 Year. Each batch will vary both in flavour and in proof as is the nature of such releases.

The "code" for the batches is as follows: The first letter of each batch indicates the order of the release for that year beginning with the letter "A" for the first batch, "B" for the second, and so on. Next is a number which reflects the month of the release, so "1" for January for example. The third and fourth digits reflect the year of the release. This batch number is printed on the front of each bottle along with the proof.

Tasting Notes:

Colour: Deep amber.

Aroma: Caramel with toasted oak, fruit notes of apple and orange.

Taste: Rich vanilla, caramel, and butterscotch along with spices of black pepper & cinnamon at the back of the palate.

Finish: Nicely layered showcasing all flavors, fades slowly then lingers as it cools.

Specific Batch Reviews:

"Complex nose filled with deep caramel, vanilla, burnt-around-the-edges chocolate chip cookies, brown butter and a touch of leather. The palate is rich and chewy with a moderate sweetness. Baking spices and oak flavors are on the palate as are chopped nuts and bitter chocolate. Further tastes brings out some grassy herbs and a bit of tobacco. Finish is long lasting. A home bar staple. " - Stephanie Moreno, Distiller (95 Points)

"Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch B524 slightly exceeds Batch A124. A return to bottling above 130 proof yields a fierce nose and plenty of heat on the tongue, though the overall palate experience is quite balanced. (Rest assured, it can still very much benefit from some water, so keep a dropper handy and dilute to your taste.)" - David Tao, Vinepair (92 Points)