Elijah Craig ABS 8YR Private Toasted Barrel Proof Bourbon 750mL

Elijah Craig Private Barrel – Arizona Bourbon Society Selection (Toasted Barrel)

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Age: 8 Years
Distillery: Heaven Hill Distillery
City: Bardstown, Kentucky
ABV: 65% ABV (130 Proof)

Description:
Selected exclusively by the Arizona Bourbon Society, this Elijah Craig Private Barrel is an exceptional single-barrel expression showcasing Heaven Hill's renowned bourbon craftsmanship. Matured for 8 years and bottled at its natural barrel proof of 130, this limited release receives a secondary maturation in a custom toasted new oak barrel, enhancing the bourbon with remarkable depth and sweet oak complexity. Uncut and non-chill filtered, each barrel offers a unique profile while preserving the bold character and rich mouthfeel expected from an Elijah Craig Private Barrel selection. The toasted finishing barrel layers additional caramelized oak sweetness, spice, and chocolate notes onto an already robust bourbon, creating a distinctive, collector-worthy release.

Tasting Notes:

• Color: Deep mahogany with rich amber highlights.
• Nose: Toasted oak, rich caramel, vanilla bean, roasted pecans, and baking spices.
• Palate: Full-bodied and intensely flavorful with layers of dark caramel, toasted marshmallow, brown sugar, cinnamon, black pepper, milk chocolate, and charred oak balanced by its high-proof intensity.
• Finish: Long, warming, and lingering with toasted oak, cocoa, baking spice, and a touch of sweet smoke.

Common Cocktail Uses:
While best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to appreciate its barrel-proof complexity, this bourbon also creates an exceptionally bold:

• Old Fashioned
• Manhattan
• Boulevardier

Food Pairings:

• Smoked brisket or grilled ribeye
• Pecan pie
• Dark chocolate desserts
• Aged cheddar or smoked gouda
• Candied pecans