Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon
Bourbon · Heaven Hill Distillery · Bardstown, KY
Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon is a bourbon from Heaven Hill Distillery in Bardstown, KY. It is bottled at 94 proof (47% ABV) with no age statement. Suggested retail is about $35.
Tasting notes
Named after the Reverend Elijah Craig, credited as the first to age whiskey in charred oak barrels. Hand-selected barrels aged 8–12 years are blended for a perfect balance of rich flavor and full body. Nose of vanilla bean, sweet fruit, and fresh mint; smooth and warm palate with woody spice, smoke, and nutmeg; long, sweet, and slightly toasty finish. Bottled at 94 proof.
How it compares
- At $35, it is priced 56% below the median bourbon in the catalog ($80).
- At 94 proof it runs 9 proof points lower than the typical bourbon here (103.4 proof).