Also, picked up EC 18. Estimated Release: June. Support your local merchant. Barrel proof bourbon whiskey or cask strength or barrel strength depending on the brands preferred wording is one of the hottest styles of bourbon. It would be delicious, save for the proof buzzing in your head the entire time, like a headache. Any hints on where ha? Thats just silly- Cashiers, NC has a Pop of 157. Water is sorely needed with this one, and it brings some lightness to the party and amplifies elements of sweetness and those hints of orange. MSRP: $70 Finish: The end has a Cherry Coke vibe next to cinnamon bark, buttery gingerbread, and a hint of apple-cinnamon tobacco wrapped up in leather and cedar. This was on the thinner said, which is par for the course with Makers Mark. Yoink! However, if you still want to drink Elijah Craig that is aged for a minimum of 12 years, look no further than the barrel-proof version, which is released three times a year. Age: 12 Years. Lastly, the 22 represents the year, in this instance 2022. The secondary market is charging $80+ and I want to score some of this beautiful barrel proof juice at retail! Water makes the whole experience slightly more syrupy, but to be honest, there wasnt much need in the way of alterations. Marked at $55 each. He is a native of Louisville, KY in the heart of Bourbon Country. Finish: The end has a candied chili pepper vibe next to burnt orange, marzipan, and creamy dark chocolate with a hint of walnut and cherry saltwater taffy. Whisky Advocate named batch B517 the best whiskey of 2017. Called all over the valley in Oregon, and found two bottles of #10 in Stayton. Only one bottle on the shelf but feeling lucky. Nose: Theres a soft sense of classic bourbon on the nose with dark cherry, vanilla pod, light caramel sauce, and pecan waffles with pancake syrup and cinnamon-brown sugar butter next to a whisper of old boot leather and a very distant echo of sweet grits. When they did the press release about dropping the EC 12 yr age statement, HH stated that ECBP would still be 12 yr. Hopeully thats the truth. Deep, nutty cola flavors resonate darkly though this whiskeyand save it from causing you to pucker your mouth like its full of Warhead-infused sour beer. Just picked up two bottles of this batch at the local Total Wine here in Bellevue, WA. The secondary price could fetch $90 however. With Barrel Proof, you can enjoy Elijah Craig much the same way our . Probably a blended 8 12 year instead of a straight 12 year. I can still feel that one burning a bit (I might have some more tonight). Also plenty of the Four Roses Single Barrel. Has anyone on here tasted the new bottles of Elijah Craig without the age statement? Batch A121 is the first release of Elijah Craig's Barrel Proof expressions for 2021. Fun fact on the man behind this brand, it is suggested that Elijah Craig was the first person to use charred oak barrel aging. Theres a lot of vibrancy that speaks to deeply classic bourbon notes while still offering a sharp sense of uniqueness. The letter at the beginning of the code is the batch number for the given year, so in A120, its the first batch. Havent seen it? A few weeks ago, I saw on the NC ABC website that there were 23 cases (3 bottle cases!) Finish: The end has a mild sense of dry sweetgrass and plenty of heat that gives way to an echo of that cinnamon and dark chocolate with a smidge of smoldering cacao husks and cinnamon bark. The whiskey in the bottle was created from barrels from the middle/sweet spot of four warehouses. Let's find out. Batch B522 is rated at 121 proof versus 120.8 on batch A122. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is one of my favorite releases because of how consistently good each batch manages to be. The Batch #13 is a bit overdue, isnt it? There is even reason to argue its superior. As with every batch, we are constantly balancing all the attributes (rickhouse site, floor, 12 years of age) to achieve the depth of flavor Elijah Craig Barrel Proof has come to be known for. I was lucky enough to see a bottle of batch 9 on the shelf. This whiskey is made from a high-rye mash of 71% corn, 21% rye, and 8% malted barley. Im glad they have the lottery now though. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Release Cheat Sheet, Check out my review of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof. Everythingthe whole of this whiskeyis filtered through those dark, antiqued layers of age flavorlike a tea made from a bag of leather and oak chips. Thats what makes this the perfect bourbon to build your cocktail with. Last year, Fred didn't feel Elijah Craig's Barrel Proof release wasn't up to standards, although many disagreed. You will now have to sign up for their newsletter online to get any heads up on special bottles , allocations, sale itemsetc..Ive signed up, and even still I miss out on stuff, such as the EC barrel proof.the store you went to had 5 daggone bottles that showed up available online, but when I went to the store to try and get onethey QUICKLY( and very suspiciously) told me they were honoring some dude on a waiting list who had placed his order BEFORE Oct,1, 2015 for ALL 5 bottles (bummer). Heritage month and limited release season: theyre reason enough to embrace an early bird bourbon lifestyle. Finish: Oak, herbal, toffee, spice and peanut. This table can also be permanently found on our Bourbon Information & Resources page. Good new is ECBP is still 12-years-old. According to Heaven Hill, the Elijah Craig Barrel Proof batches are characterized by three things: a high proof point, a 12-year age statement at minimum, and flavors including leather, tobacco, chocolate and spices. Estimated Release: August. Estimated Release: March and October. Store at two, one with the 12-yr label and the other without. How do you tell what batch it is? ABV: 50.5% Two bottles of #6 just sitting on the shelf with the regular EC12 yr today in Jersey. Now to keep my wife from finding out. Unfortunately had to pay $74.00. Was selling at $125.oo plus tax. The fall release, or C921 (denoting the third batch released in September of 2021), clocks in at 120.2 proof . Manager there is a piece of work! So they HAD to give him what he ordered, which was 5 bottles total.smdh..the best thing to do is check the website daily to see what they have.thats how I was able to get super premium and allocated bottles. This product in particular uses a char number 3. Water messes with the balance, highlights the baking spices, and elongates the oak. Not sure if I got 11, or 17? when I showed up, however, they were all spoken for. Sorry for the late reply Davidsons had some. Everyone seems to be cashing in on this bourbon frenzy. According to Heaven Hill, the Elijah Craig Barrel Proof batches are characterized by three things: a high proof point, a 12-year age statement at minimum, and flavors including leather, tobacco, chocolate and spices. While I did find a twinge of roughness to this one, I was really trying to find it. Thoughts from others who have tasted it? At the very least, this will be an interesting bottle of bourbon that wont be like anything else you try all year. However, I guess that changed some time between them issuing that email/notice and the Monday it dropped in the Hampton Roads area stores. I picked it up and enjoy it quite a bit. Yup.had to do a double take on that one. Its so good, folks. Should be in stores between mid-feb and early-march. I feel like I know the answer but gotta try. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is cask strength, a 12-year-old version of Heaven Hill 's Elijah Craig Small Batch. Yes, I would like to receive emails from The Bourbon Review. Their releases hit shelves in January, May and September each year as close to clockwork as is permitted in the sleepy world of whiskey maturation and packaging. Grabbed a case for deer hunting in MN. The beauty of these three releases is that you can test and compare the difference between each batch and find one that suits your palate. Overall, its on the less exciting side for a batch of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, but knowing the potential for the brand I remain optimistic for what the other two batches this year will deliver. Ill email you sometime, or you do the same. The year kicked off with Batch A122 which delivered more of an earthy pour and was followed by Batch B522 which delivered a bit more of a spicy pour. Not to happy with price. Good hunting. ECBP carries a consistent 12yr age statement. The 2021 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batches: Ranked and Explained Nose: Sweet buttercream, maple and brown sugar. I saw 18 today for 300. The batch number has meaning that is easy to decode. Waiting for him to return home in a couple weeks to crack it. Suggested retail pricing is officially set for $60. Also, I lucked out when I found a bottle at the Colley Ave. store back in early summer. This is 12 years old, non-chill filtered. Whatever this years release holds, itll be an expertly crafted and unique bottle of bourbon worth giving a shot (if you can find it). If its who I think it is, yes hes a piece of work and thats being nice. The first letter of the batch number indicates which of that years releases the bottle was a part of starting with A, while the second digit is a number that determines the month of the year the bottle was released. Lets find out together by tasting some fantastic barrel proof bourbon whiskeys. Batch A122 the "A" in the yearly A, C, B batch series, released in the first month (1) of 2022 (22) is 120.8 proof. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof (Batch A121) Classification: Straight Bourbon Company: Heaven Hill Distillery: Heaven Hill Release Date: January 2021 Proof: 123.6 Age: 12 Years Mashbill: 78% Corn, 12% Malted Barley, 10% Rye Color: Light Mahogany MSRP: $65 (2021) Official Website Buy Elijah Craig Barrel Proof (Batch A121) at Frootbat NOSE Lots of rye, barrel, heath bar and leather. I made out like a bandit with special ordering ECBP batches 9 and 10. That barrel is bottled 100% as-is with no cutting, filtering, or fussing. Its the finite and complete view of what they do at Four Roses in a single bottle. Ive had 4 others, #3, #4, #11. This was pretty nice but very light compared to the last few pours. Seemed a bit high so I passed. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Batch 9 was my bourbon of 2015. To prevent confusion I put together an ECBP cheat sheet. What tastes the best? It is very tough to find even things like this around the Greenville area. A big, bountiful nose of rye and vanilla tea doesnt quit surprising until you discover the hint of peanut butter. Estimated Release: September. Intense spice,citrus, and caramel up front. It is very good. Overall, this felt really good on the nose and the palate, but I dont think it was my favorite. Bright and aggressive freshness, sinus clearing, grassy spices. This is followed by a caramel-corn taffy pull of a finish, highlighted by the softest, steaming-fresh yellow cake note. So, I noticed that instead of the stamped 12-yr in front of the bottle, the latest bottles make reference to 12-yr on the back label. Thanks, Blake! The batch numbers may seem a little odd to the eye at first, but the code is actually pretty straight forward. Similar in some ways to BTAC George T. Stagg. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch A121 Review (2021 Release) 3 bottles on the shelf $59.95 so I had to grab one. That being said, its always fun to see how these bottles grow and develop year by year and 2021 should be another stellar outing. Like I said, if distillery is charging $80 now for it, we arent seeing it for less than $100+ RETAIL!!!! I was told that they will no longer be doing special order/wait list for ECBP. This special release from Makers Mark is their classic wheated bourbon turned up a few notches. Palate: The palate is classic bourbon with a rich vanilla white cake frosted with buttercream next to bold dark cherry, woody notes of dry reeds, and salted caramel with a twinge of orange oils. New Bourbon Releases 2023 Looking for the latest new bourbon releases?This bourbon release calendar is updated for 2023., Complete List of Stagg Jr. Batches, Price, Review, Proof, Releases, Ranked, Plus More Stagg Jr. batches have been, 2022 Kentucky Bourbon Festival Returns to Bardstown, KY in September, Kentucky Derby Party Decorations, Supplies, and Games, Kentucky Derby Hats: A Tradition Behind the Craziest Fashion Tradition in Sports, Blood Oath Pact 9 Bourbon Release, Review, Price, Proof, Where to Buy, Blood Oath Bourbon: Info on Every Release, Everything You Need to Know About Derby Pie (Recipe Included), Colonel Fest in Corbin KY: Everything You Need to Know, Thunder Over Louisville 2023 Schedule, Lineup, Where to Watch Thunder Over Louisville in 2023. I paid $129.99 plus tax each (in VA) for the 2 bottles I have a couple weeks ago. Just scored a bottle of elijah craig barrel proof #10 in illinois. I just picked up a bottle of Release #7 in Virginia yesterday. Sweetness fades to oak and musty books leather and spice. The 2021 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batches: Ranked and Explained. So much flavor and body on this. Paid $39.99 for batch #9 this week off the shelf. Its cheaper than what the flippers on bottlespot are asking! Heaven Hill trended their proof lower this year in general, with the first two releases kept at or below a respectable 121 proof. More complex and more going on than the standard EC 12 year old small batch. Following the recent release of Larceny Barrel Proof A123, fellow Heaven Hill brand Elijah Craig has revealed its own Barrel Proof A123 to begin the 2023 program.. All releases in this series follow a standard naming system. Review: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch #A122 Bourbon Packs the Flavor It was very confusing about the Pappy wait lists. ABC sent out an email that said only the 20 year would be given out by list and the 10, 12, and 15 would be first come first serve. Here. Better start looking for it. For example, A122 means 1st release, January, 2022. That lightness really made this feel like a cocktail bourbon more than anything else. Four Gate Whiskey Announces Release 15.1, 15.2, & 15.3: The Bluegrass Trilogy, Old Forester 21st Release of Annual Birthday Bourbon, Press Release: Old Foresters Next Release in the 117 SeriesFeatures a Blend of Barrels Aged Solely in Warehouse K, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof May 2017 Batch B517 124.2 Review. I find it amazing that the gift shop would mark it up that high. Thats not surprising. 2017 Copyright The Bourbon Review. Made the 30 min drive and bought both for 59.95. Expect to pay at least double if you do happen upon a bottle. ABV: Varies This is classic Sazerac bourbon (Buffalo Trace, Barton 1792, A. Smith) from top to bottom. I just picked up #10 in Columbia MO for $62 before tax, I have #6 and #8; just opened #8 recently and whoa dang!!! As with most ECBP releases, things start out on the hot side with this 12 year old bourbon. Release 11 in warehouse awaiting on line sale, Va ABC. I have the Jr and the Stagg itself. For now, though, Im comfortable nursing batch A-122. They are selling it for $100 plus tax. Is this release #10 or #11? Got lucky and picked up a six pack last week of the old juice #10 release 138.8 proof. Totally worth every penny. Prices varywhile Heaven Hill still claims a suggested retail price of $60, regular drinkers arent likely to find that, even before taxes. While most of the big-name bottles tend to arrive in mid-to-late fall, during awards season and in anticipation of the holiday drinking and gift-giving, there are some great bourbons getting released between now and October.
