Elijah Craig
Straight Rye
- 47
- 70cl
- Taste: 3
- USA
Elijah Craig is created by Heaven Hill Distillers, based in Kentucky. The whiskey is names after Reverend Elijah Craig a Baptist preacher, educator and entrepreneur who built the first paper and wool mills in Georgetown, Kentucky. However, it was his gift as a distiller and innovator that gave him his legacy. In 1789, Elijah Craig became the first distiller to age his whiskey in new charred oak barrels. Over the...
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Elijah Craig is created by Heaven Hill Distillers, based in Kentucky. The whiskey is names after Reverend Elijah Craig a Baptist preacher, educator and entrepreneur who built the first paper and wool mills in Georgetown, Kentucky. However, it was his gift as a distiller and innovator that gave him his legacy.
In 1789, Elijah Craig became the first distiller to age his whiskey in new charred oak barrels. Over the years, he continued to refine the barrel charring process, imparting smooth, rich flavour to the spirit that would become known as Bourbon. 250 years later, he is still known as the Father of Bourbon. Today, the distillery still crafts this bourbon using the same time honoured methods.
The first extra-aged Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey to join Elijah Craig’s award-winning family of Bourbons. A unique combination of spicy rye grains and sweet corn, coupled with a steadfast attention to detail, give Elijah Craig Straight Rye the perfect balance of flavour and smoothness.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Medium chestnut.
Aroma - Dark chocolate with spices and a hint of smoke.
Taste - Rich baking spices and honey backed up with smooth oak influence.
Finish - Long and lingering.
Proof - 94 Proof.
In 1789, Elijah Craig became the first distiller to age his whiskey in new charred oak barrels. Over the years, he continued to refine the barrel charring process, imparting smooth, rich flavour to the spirit that would become known as Bourbon. 250 years later, he is still known as the Father of Bourbon. Today, the distillery still crafts this bourbon using the same time honoured methods.
The first extra-aged Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey to join Elijah Craig’s award-winning family of Bourbons. A unique combination of spicy rye grains and sweet corn, coupled with a steadfast attention to detail, give Elijah Craig Straight Rye the perfect balance of flavour and smoothness.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Medium chestnut.
Aroma - Dark chocolate with spices and a hint of smoke.
Taste - Rich baking spices and honey backed up with smooth oak influence.
Finish - Long and lingering.
Proof - 94 Proof.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig