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You may have turned your nose at another toasted release, or at the low proof of this bottle, but I'm

another special release from Barrell Craft Spirits that dropped around September/October 2022 Nose: Toasted

I've had many experiences with Elijah Craig Toasted barrel since its inception in September of 2020. Historical tastings have usually produced a bit of a coin-flip effect; on any given night with this release Are toasted barrel releases more susceptible to oxidation?

half of 2008 Stitzel-Weller distillate, the same whiskey that scored the near perfect 99/100 at every tasting The empty glass smells of roasted pecans, vanilla custard, milk chocolate and honey wheat black bread I hate to admit it, but this might be love at first taste. do think this is incredibly unique, as the only parallels I can draw are to Elijah Craig 23 year or Michter's

Michter's describes their resurrection of the label which predates their own brand inception on their Please join us in toasting and celebrating American Whiskey History with this outstanding small batch Chinquapin oak utilized for the aging was naturally air dried and seasoned for three years before being toasted The Michter's core product neck labels also utilize this nomenclature that I have covered before. Kudos to the Michter's team on this one.

Palate: On first taste I find this is quite a spicy bourbon.

Cherry is a well-known note that a lot of Buffalo Trace distillate will show off; this example tastes My last sip is no bittersweet farewell to a whiskey I may never taste again, but a sad violinist waxing At least until enough of us get to taste it and be honest about how it stacks up against other brands I recently did a blind tasting of the Pappy 15, Old Rip Van Winkle and George T Stagg.

I didn't see this release ever really get much attention. I've been mixing cocktails with it for a bit now and realized I first reviewed this on my instagram but never shared any thoughts here. It's hard to believe this was first introduced in 2019 and I'm just getting around to writing down my thoughts now. Well, better late than never, right? Barely legal ryes can certainly be hit or miss for me. Let's dive in on a quick review of Heaven Hill's shelfer rye, joining the likes of Pikesville and Rittenhouse. Company on Label: Elijah Craig (Heaven Hill) Whiskey Type: Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 35% Corn, 51% Rye, 14% Barley Proof: 94° Age: NAS Further identification: This is a shelfer release from Heaven Hill that has been readily available since 2019 Nose: Bright, bubbly, lovely citrus and floral rye just dances in the nose. It's a beautiful contrast to simple, musty bourbons that typically come in around this same proof. There's a subtle lemon peel and bubblegum mixture that does well to not overstimulate the nose. Where the nose is a bit light in complexity - the palate shines. The empty glass smells of honeysuckle, charcoal and a well seasoned grill grate. Palate: Upfront this pour is bright and zesty. Lemon peel and cardamom tingle on the tongue. Light caramel and butterscotch fade into a nondescript bready medley. Hints of cinnamon and allspice sneak in on the back end. The linger is surprisingly long with vanilla dominating. Sugar cookie can be teased out as I nod my head in enjoyment. The mouthfeel is buttery as bakery delights get introduced in a whirlwind meeting of new friends. Late in the glass grilled street corn begins to take shape and my enjoyment grows. Complex contrasts of raspberry, sweet chili aioli, and level oak provide a really interesting neat sip. Though those notes together sound odd, they present more like a carousel - not quite mixing together, but their own distinct experiences capable of being pulled from at will. Drizzles of honey can be found amongst the stone fruit and Summer citrus medley. My last sip is like a Summer cookout; light effervescence of a can of Sprite mixes well with a slightly savory suggestion of barbecue chips. Mmm. There's so much that can be done here! Rating: 4/5 (Really good; I want one of these on my shelf.) My review purely rates the neat pour. Where you might draw more value from this whiskey is when you consider its price point. This is a huge value whiskey that makes exquisite cocktails. If you are going to mix a drink with this, I would suggest trying to keep your creation spirit-forward, as watering this down too far will mute this rye too much for peak enjoyment. This does surprisingly well neat, and may benefit well from a touch of oxidation given I've had this bottle on my shelf for quite some time now. I hope this review helps! Let me know down in the comments what you think of Elijah Craig Rye.

These categories typically taste quite different from each other, so you'll want to make sure you go Fans can expect to taste caramel, Easter candy, vanilla, and sweet wine influences in this rather rare Patrick's Day tasting. a mighty age statement, it's actually on the lighter end of the flavor spectrum. It's too beautiful to write in short form, so if you're interested in tasting notes, you'll have to read

I've been tasting this release in different capacities since first being introduced to it by a good friend Now on my 5th individual tasting in 5 months of this bottle on a fresh palate, I'm confident that I've It's an intricate story; a tale I've grappled with since my first taste. Palate: My first taste shows off great stewed plum, apricot, and cherry cordial. It's not high-flying, eyebrow-raising, or hair-on-end quality, but I can taste the intention that went

The goal of the challenge is to have 7 people taste the sample blind and try to identify the brand, proof By some miracle I won the last giveaway and blind tasting competition - you can check out the results be posted after the giveaway ends & a winner is announced on @SaxyBourbon's page The color is on the lighter Nose: Bright linen, soft toasted caramel, and younger - though aged to satisfaction - oak aromas greet I am thoroughly confused, though I like what I am tasting.

The goal of the challenge was to have 10 people taste the sample blind and try to identify the brand,