Made the 30 min drive and bought both for 59.95. Its crazy though; we almost NEVER see these bourbons out here in the Pacific Northwest so I was in a little shock. Everyone seems to be cashing in on this bourbon frenzy. Palate: The palate opens with a hint of peach before kicking in some serious ABV buzziness and heat and then quickly rollercoastering down toward cinnamon and clove-laced dark chocolate, dark caramel, apple chips soaked in root beer, and a hint of clove and orange. Like all versions of the general release, it is uncut and non-chill filtered. Best price Ive seen in a while here in The Bay Area. You already know the accolades for Elijah Craig Barrel Proof. 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. when I showed up, however, they were all spoken for. On average over the past 10 year, ECBP clocks in at 131.8 proof. A big part of that lauding is due to the craft behind the bottle. Estimated Release: August. The site according to ABC actually crashed with folks trying to order the EHTSWhahahaaaunreal the interest with that I wasnt successful either with winning the opportunity to purchase the EHTSW, and I didnt bother with the Stagg jr, because everytime I go to NY, I can get a bottle very easily. Great flavors. This years batch is made from a grouping of five, six, seven, eight, and 10-year-old straight bourbon whiskeys distilled in Tennessee, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Wyoming, New York, Texas, and Maryland. If you're not old enough to drink, then you're not old enough to read Breaking Bourbon. The 2021 Bourbon Releases Were Most Looking Forward To, The Best Coachella 2023 Performances Were Reflections Of Pure Joy, My (Non-Anonymous) Ballot For The 2023 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, HBOs White House Plumbers Delivers An Absurd Historical Snapshot And A Knockout Performance From Justin Theroux, The Rundown: Ted Lasso Has Created A Delightful Little I Think You Should Leave Conundrum, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. Nose: Theres a nice sense of Graham Crackers dipped in dark chocolate with a hint of singed marshmallow next to orchard wood, dried cherry, and mild winter spice. Do NOT like the body redesign with the new Elijah Craig bottle. Call me a sweet tooth drinker, but the best batch of 2021 was Batch A, which happened to be dessert in a glass. Lived in Jax for a few years, but reside in Orlando now Its good to have someone in the state to share knowledge with. Each of the bottles has its own special finishing cask: Port, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay. Plan on cracking open a #10 soon! Only one bottle on the shelf but feeling lucky. Its also still accessible. First time trying the BP, and its not as hot as I expected considering the proof. When batch #9 dropped last September, I did walk into the downtown Norfolk store (the old Triple AAA building) and found it on the shelf. 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. Get your hands on it if you can. How did they compare this year? Haaaaaaa I have a #6, but waiting for special occasion to open it. He is married with two daughters, and lives in east Louisville. Cheers. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is cask strength, a 12-year-old version of Heaven Hill 's Elijah Craig Small Batch. Got lucky and picked up a six pack last week of the old juice #10 release 138.8 proof. That lightness really made this feel like a cocktail bourbon more than anything else. In the past, thats been the case on more than one occasion. One, Port cask finished bourbons are generally very delicious. We will revisit this as more details become available. The third and fourth digits indicate the year. Im struggling with saving or drinking? 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. 2022 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batches: All 3 Ranked and Explained Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Release Cheat Sheet, Check out my review of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof. The palate is ridiculously viscous, with cinnamon candies, rye, barrel, roasted vanilla bean and chocolate." ROB MORTON, DISTILLER.COM COLOR: Deep amber AROMA: Proof shouldnt be a factor in quality in and of itself, but even the best critic will have to acknowledge that a high-test whiskey that drinks like syrup deserves a special star. The Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch B522 is uncut with . A list that wasnt suppose to exist. Some mild background spices kept it from being boring, but an exceedingly delicate finish was almost a let down given the proof point. Any idea when? They got 3 bottles and put it on their online inventory. MSRP: $70 In 2022, its another story. The first release of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof in the new year is ready for retail shelves. Required fields are marked *. I guess the NEW Elijah Craig 12 year old will now taste like a blended hodgepodge of swilllol.. its official..Elijah Craig 12 year old age statement bottles are now in the hands of flippants! Found 3 batch 13 on the shelf at a suburban Minneapolis muni for $65. ABV: Varies Lets dive in! 56 bucks . Thats of course if you enjoy the Heaven Hill Distillery distinct style. About to kill batch 8, and after that Im going to crack one of my Stagg, Jr. bottles. That said, this would work perfectly well in a cocktail. I think someone at the warehouse is turning the allocation into a treasure hunt. and wouldnt you knowI got the callan EC-18 just came in with my name on it at my primary liquor storewhat a great way to end a really tough weekyeah baby. BTAC (Sazerac) is one of the biggest drops in the bourbon year second only to the Pappy drop in November. The last batch of Bookers of 2022 is a nod to Booker Noes father, Pinkie Noe. The A represents the three yearly releases: A, B, or C. The next number represents the month of the year, in this instance 1 for January. Last years drop New Year 2021 had a blend of five, nine, ten, and eleven-year-old bourbons from (takes a deep breath) Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana, New York, Texas, Wyoming, and Colorado. Finish: The finish leans into a stewed apple with a hint of clove and sassafras that, in turn, leads to almond tobacco and plenty of cedar wrapped in old leather. The release now comes in a new bottle and label. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. So Batch C920 is the third 2020 batch, released in September. Still, this felt more fine than wow.. Heres my ranking: The third best batch of 2021 was batch B. But then the spices. Company: Elijah Craig Distillery Co. (Heaven Hill), Distillery: Elijah Craig Distillery Co. (Heaven Hill), Mashbill: 78% Corn, 12% Malted Barley, 10% Rye, Caramel | Lightly toasted marshmallow | Light honey | Vanilla dipped oak | Light barrel char | Classic bourbon scents, Slight tannic oak | Leather | Charred caramel | Bold rye spice | Hints of cinnamon | Toasted earthy flavors display its age, Bold rye spice | Light cinnamon apple crisps | Heavy charred oak | Black peppercorn | Dry leather | Dry spicy notes linger. 200 each. Distillery: Elijah Craig Distillery Co. (Heaven Hill) Release Date: May 2021 Proof: 118.2 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 B521) at Frootbat NOSE Barrel char | Graham cracker | Burnt caramel | Light for the proof palate I picked up a #9 (batch) last year and was shocked to stumble upon a #8 this evening (yes, a #8). Sometimes it doesnt have to be harder than that. Ill email you sometime, or you do the same. Clay is Editor at Large of The Bourbon Review. **plenty of room for corruption there**..so, I suppose we will see die hard bourbonrs and greedy flippers this season camping out in front of ABC liquor stores hoping to get a bottle(s) of super premium bourbon/whiskey..and the downtown Norfolk store does on occasion stock the good stuff, you just gotta ask for whatever it is youre looking for because it will most probably be in the back roomlol.the sales folk employed there as friendly,but not many know too much about Whiskey, Frank is a great guyget to know him.the VA beach location you mentionednot friendly at allthe asst. Four Roses (Kirin Brewery) drops a Limited Edition Small Batch every year that really does hit a high watermark for the brand and bourbon in general. I was lucky enough to see a bottle of batch 9 on the shelf. Yes, I would like to receive emails from The Bourbon Review. . ***I just snagged TWO bottles of EC barrel proof from 2 ABC stores in VAHampton roads..on my way to work, stopped in a store to take a look around and low and behold, stumbled right into the cashier checking out a customer buying a bottle of the ECBPI was stunned, because these were alloacted here a few months agoI asked the cashier if there were anymore, and she said, yes, one more and proceeded to the back office to get it.meanwhile, the customer was telling me that ABC had plenty of them, but didnt shelve theminstead they put it online under the EC small batch (1.75L) bottle, NOT barrel proofWTF!aint that some shit.why are these goddamn stores and the Richmond distribution center hiding stock from customers? Elijah Craig Small Batch Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Still, this is a multi-award winning bourbon thats often called out as a very underrated bottle of booze to have on hand. Of Solo Travel, Hotels We Love: This Barbados Property Changed My Mind About Luxury Travel, A 20-Somethings Advice For Your First Trip To Paris The Touristy Stuff And The Underground, These Photos Of Day Zero, Tulum Make A Festival In Mexico Look Way Better Than Whatever The Hell Youre Doing Right Now. Chocolate, nutmeg, cinnamonthey all linger as the palate is loaded with fudgy oak sweetness. Because the Bourbon craze is wreaking havoc on supplies, they know they need to cash in before the market softens.. Its already happened. The Best New Whiskey Releases of 2023 (So Far) The 23 Best Bourbons to Drink in 2023. . Thats why if you see high in demand bottles available, GRAB and BUY as many as you can and stockpile them for later.because prices only seem to be going up and up and up and up on whiskey/bourbon!!! Luckily, we went snow tubing in the mountains yesterday and stopped into an ABC store and saw 6 bottles on the shelf. Yes, I would like to receive emails from The Bourbon Review. This shit is outta control!!!!!! Last year, Fred didn't feel Elijah Craig's Barrel Proof release wasn't up to standards, although many disagreed. This release, titled A123, is the 31st overall release in the ECBP series, dating back to 2013. Who wants a drink? Batch A121 provides the robust tasting notes and great overall experience I've come to expect from this annual limited release series. Vanilla, Caramel, toasted marshmallow, oak notes and nuttiness, The taste incorporates notes of caramel, oak, bold rye spice, and of course warmth at the back of the palate, The finish features notes of cinnamon, bold rye spice, charred oak, caramel, and fades slowly then lingers as it cools. Of course, we're talking a much higher ABV than regular Elijah Craig's 94 proof. Batch B522 is rated at 121 proof versus 120.8 on batch A122. Were 2 left now just one. Good new is ECBP is still 12-years-old. HEAVEN HILL took off ALL references to the 12 year age statement. I heard that the first barrel proof was mythical but since they have struggled to replicate it. releases 2 & 3 did not make it to Virginia. I live in Minneapolis too, check your local total wines more often. Tasting the first 8 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Releases 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. I just saw a bottle of #10 in Indianapolis for $99.99. Its midpoint displays more earthy flavors that you wish had a bit more development behind them. Ive had 4 others, #3, #4, #11. Where did you get that info and any idea of a release date???? The first numeral of the code is the release month, and then the last two digits mark the year. This was pretty nice but very light compared to the last few pours. __________________________________________________________________________. Last years drop was their 18-year Marriage which was, well, a marriage of high-rye bourbons with a wheated bourbon (BT makes both Weller and Pappy on-site). Review #238: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C922 : r/bourbon - Reddit The batch numbers may seem a little odd to the eye at first, but the code is actually pretty straight forward. Less balanced, and just doesnt taste like Elijah Craig to me. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon 2022 Release 70cl / Batch #B522. Anxious to hear tasting notes from anyone has had the chance to sit down with the #13 release. He told me to my face that all 10,12, and 15 year Pappy would be first come first serve, as the email from HQ stated. Anyone know when the 7th release is coming out? Saw another bottle of ECBP at another store for $70. 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. My family member called BS and the guy said well theres a list of people we promised to so the remaining 8 bottles went to the list. I also had a Batch 12 pour about a week ago, I think thats closer in quality to the 139.4. Found a bottle of batch 10 in Ft. Morgan Colorado a couple weeks ago while just passing through and staying the night. $54.99 was actual price. It leads to a big day of Sunday baking flavors. Southeastern VA got a few cases this week of the barrel proof, but unfortunately all were allocated (far as I know) to customers on waiting lists and bars (licensees). Press Esc to cancel. Palate: The palate has a soft creamed honey sweetness with a twinge of Cherry Coke next to buttery toffee dipped in crushed roasted almonds with a hint of Mounds Bar and chewy caramel. Packs a punch but not in an unpleasant way. ABV: 49.45% Review: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch C922 (September 2022) Clay is Editor at Large of The Bourbon Review. The last batch of the year dazzledreally dazzledwith unusual dessert flavors and balancing grip and grace. Quite smooth for the strength. MSRP: $69-$99/each Finding a bottle like this on the shelf is really rare so this made my day! New bottle DOES have a 12 yr age statement, so I was very glad to see that. Is this release #10 or #11? The reason the ECBP was reveled was the quality along with the value. as of October 1,2015, VA ABC liquor stores STOPPED, and will NO longer be taking names (list) for ANY product in ANY of their stores; however, they are still honoring peoples requests (orders) who have been on a previous list prior to October, 2015, or whove ordered bottles BEFORE they instituted their new policy of NO MORE customer LISTS. 2020 ModernThirst. The guy said he never got a chance to print off the UPC code to put it on the shelf it was gone within an hour. The Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B522 release hit shelves in May, 2022. Whiskey Review: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch B522 With such a low price its hard to find a better bourbon for the money. Finish: The end is all about the buzzy tobacco spiciness with a soft vanilla underbelly and a hint of cherry syrup. So I take it that policy doesnt apply to special orders for products that are year round that just dont show up in VA ABC stores? So I just left. Or is there a real balance where the higher proof/alcohol becomes part of a more cohesive whole? Estimated Release: Winter, summer, and fall 2021. So could the highest proof bottle be the best this year? Its just kind of classic with a big ABV push through the mid-palate to the finish. Batch A121 is the first release of Elijah Craig's Barrel Proof expressions for 2021. Proof: 120.8. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Release #3 (66.6% / 133.2 proof) Nose: Oak, toffee, dark sweets, lemon custard, vanilla and dark fruit. Neither is inherently better. Store said they just got it this week (March 23). Gorgeous, sweet vanilla pops on the palate, before they throw malted milk chocolate notes at us. They had 9 bottles of ECBP at 3333 Va. Beach Blvd. I paid $129.99 plus tax each (in VA) for the 2 bottles I have a couple weeks ago. The ECBP in Illinois was at the Binnys Oak Brook location. Found bottle of #13 @ 127 proof (MN) ($59.99) in new EC bottle. The 2nd and 3rd ECBP releases are scripted for May and September. Happy hunting. My brother-in-law picked up a Stagg Jr yesterday and failed to tell me that there was a second one and failed to offer to get it for me LOSER!! 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. The C921 on the label indicates the "C" stands for the third of three. This is easily the best of the bunch. (You can unsubscribe anytime). Heaven Hill Distillery has announced the first Elijah Craig Barrel Proof release of 2023. oh I left out an all to important scenario..you could just be so special that the stores staff reserved you the bottles.lol. Good for me! Also, have you guys considered diluting this down to about 100 or 90 proof to see how that changes the experience? Went yesterday and bought 3 bottles of the 12 year age statement bottles to add to the 3 I have in my cabinet. This puts it in the company of bourbons like Bookers, Stagg Jr., Old Forester Birthday Bourbon, and others at the top of the proof pyramid. He has written about whiskey, food, drink, and culture for Esquire, Playboy, Men's Journal, Popular Science, Southern Living, Maxim, among others. Moreover, after being released to a warm welcome, Larceny Barrel Proof is back for 2022 as well with a Batch A122 of its own. Lots of rye, barrel, heath bar and leather. Picked up 2 bottles of batch 12 of ECBP at my local store when the owner said We also got some Pappy in today if you want it.. A big, full-of-life whiskey from the start with simple formula: waves of grain up front, waves of spice out back. Has ECBP Batch 5 and Batch 9. This whiskey is made from a high-rye mash of 71% corn, 21% rye, and 8% malted barley. B522 means that this is the second release of the year, thus 'B' as in A., B., and C. (I get a bonus check for obscure British TV references just kidding), and was released in 5/22 or May of 2022. Just picked up two bottles of this batch at the local Total Wine here in Bellevue, WA. Just picked up 3 bottles here in Latrobe Pa. I should clarify that price ($299.99) is for the 18 year old. What You Should Know about the 2021 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batches: You already know the accolades for Elijah Craig Barrel Proof. Estimated Release: June. It stays in this grain-forward space through the end, but big colorful pops of other flavors punctuate the experiencefudge on the nose, toasted oak spice and dark cherry on the palate, and a little hint of lemongrass ties everything together with just the slightest hint of citrus. He is a native of Louisville, KY in the heart of Bourbon Country.
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