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Title:
Elijah Craig 2016 12 yr Small Batch
Description:
78% Corn, 12% Malted Barley, and 10% Rye.
The Elijah Craig 12 Year Small Batch from 2016 (before age statement drop) was highly regarded as a mature, oak-forward bourbon with rich notes of caramel, vanilla, baking spice, and fruit, offering great value with a pleasant, slightly dry, woody finish, though some found its oakiness intense or slightly overwhelming, distinguishing it from the younger, sweeter current Small Batch. Reviewers praised its depth for the price, noting strong wood notes, toffee, chocolate, and hints of citrus, making it a favorite for those who enjoy oak-forward profiles, even as Heaven Hill eventually removed the age statement due to demand, replacing it with the standard Small Batch.
Back before the bourbon/whisky boom started, whisky production was much lower, and production methods were different. Traditionally, higher protein grains were used, which potentially led to more flavor delivery in the whisky; these days, though there will be much more consistency, grain varieties used for distilling will often be picked for their efficiency, or how much alcohol they can produce by weight. Yeast strains will also change over time, leading to changes in the flavor of the spirit.
The Elijah Craig 12 Year Small Batch from 2016 (before age statement drop) was highly regarded as a mature, oak-forward bourbon with rich notes of caramel, vanilla, baking spice, and fruit, offering great value with a pleasant, slightly dry, woody finish, though some found its oakiness intense or slightly overwhelming, distinguishing it from the younger, sweeter current Small Batch. Reviewers praised its depth for the price, noting strong wood notes, toffee, chocolate, and hints of citrus, making it a favorite for those who enjoy oak-forward profiles, even as Heaven Hill eventually removed the age statement due to demand, replacing it with the standard Small Batch.
Back before the bourbon/whisky boom started, whisky production was much lower, and production methods were different. Traditionally, higher protein grains were used, which potentially led to more flavor delivery in the whisky; these days, though there will be much more consistency, grain varieties used for distilling will often be picked for their efficiency, or how much alcohol they can produce by weight. Yeast strains will also change over time, leading to changes in the flavor of the spirit.
Brewery or Distillery:
The Elijah Craig Distillery Co.
Size:
750mL
Barcode:
096749472215
Alcohol Percent:
64.0
Type of Alcohol:
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Year:
2016
Date Added:
2018-06-08 12:35:57
Series:
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof #9
Series Order:
9
Percent Remaining:
100
Automatic Estimated Date:
2026-01-05
Date Added:
2018-06-08 12:35:57
