Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon 750ml

Elijah Craig Small Batch is a Kentucky straight bourbon named for the Baptist preacher credited as the first to age whiskey in charred oak — and char still leads the profile. Heaven Hill matures it in Level 3 charred new oak barrels and bottles it at 94 proof, a real step up from the 90-proof shelf standard at nearly the same price. The nose brings vanilla bean, sweet fruit, and fresh mint; the palate runs smooth and warm, pleasantly woody with spice, smoke, and nutmeg; the finish stays long, sweet, and slightly toasty. Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition backs up the value case. Keep it within reach — neat after dinner, or as the backbone of a proper old fashioned.

How to drink Elijah Craig Small Batch

A single cube brings out the mint and fresh fruit on the nose without muting them, so don't feel obligated to drink it neat if a little dilution suits you better. It also handles a splash of ginger beer well for anyone who wants a lower-effort mixed drink on a weeknight.

Bourbon94 proof · Mash bill: 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley · Level 3 charred new American oak · Kentucky