Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon
Bourbon · Heaven Hill Distillery · Bardstown, KY
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon is a bourbon from Heaven Hill Distillery in Bardstown, KY. It is bottled at 130 proof (65% ABV) and carries a 12-year age statement. Suggested retail is about $70.
Tasting notes
Uncut, unfiltered, and straight from the barrel — bottled at full natural proof with no water added, preserving every nuance of the 12-year-old spirit exactly as the Master Distiller tastes it in the rickhouse. Released in three batches annually (January, May, September). ABV varies by batch, typically ranging 59–70%. Deep amber; caramel, toasted oak, apple, and orange nose; vanilla, caramel, butterscotch, black pepper, and cinnamon palate; long, layered, slow-fading finish.
How it compares
- At $70, it is priced 13% below the median bourbon in the catalog ($80).
- At 130 proof it runs 28 proof points hotter than the typical bourbon here (102 proof).