Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is a bourbon whiskey produced by Heaven Hill Distillery. The Elijah Craig brand family is named for Reverend Elijah Craig, a Baptist minister and pioneer distiller who is sometimes credited with being one of the early proponents of aging whiskey in charred oak barrels.

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is known for its high strength and robust flavor profile. It is released in small, limited batches three times per year (an A, B, and C batch), with each batch varying in proof and flavor characteristics. The whiskey is uncut and non-chill filtered, allowing it to retain its full-bodied and intense nature.

Until batch B523, each release had an impressive 12-year age statement. Starting with B523, Heaven Hill will be adding the age statement back to the front label, but in a way that will vary from batch to batch, much like the proof statement.

It is bottled at its natural cask strength, typically ranging from around 120 to 140 proof (60-70% alcohol by volume). This high proof delivers a powerful and intense drinking experience, with the flavors unfolding on the palate in a bold and concentrated manner.

Private Selection

Starting in 2021, Heaven Hill began offering private single barrel selections bottled at barrel proof, with age statements ranging from 8-12 years.

Batches

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is typically released three times each year, with an “A”, “B”, and “C” batch. The four-digit batch name represents the batch order, month, and year; for example, Batch B523 is the second (“B”) batch of the year, released in May (“5”) of 2023 (“23”).

Elijah Craig Barrel ProofBatch A124

January 2024 119 proof, Aged 10 years, 9 months,

Elijah Craig Barrel ProofBatch C923

September 2023 133 proof, Aged 13 years, 7 months,

Batch C923 is the oldest edition of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof that Heaven Hill has ever released, carrying a 13-year, 7 month age statement.

Elijah Craig Barrel ProofBatch B523

May 2023 124.2 proof, Aged 11.5 years,

This is the first release in the Elijah Craig Barrel Proof series to drop the 12-year age statement that the brand has become known for in favor of one that will vary by release.

Elijah Craig Barrel ProofBatch A123

January 2023 125.6 proof,

Elijah Craig Barrel ProofBatch C922

September 2022 124.8 proof,

Elijah Craig Barrel ProofBatch B522

May 2022 121.0 proof,

Elijah Craig Barrel ProofBatch A122

January 2022 120.8 proof,

Elijah Craig Barrel ProofBatch C921

September 2021 120.2 proof,

Elijah Craig Barrel ProofBatch B521

May 2021 118.2 proof,

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof batch B521 was released at 118.2 proof, the lowest-ever proof for the series.

 

Elijah Craig Barrel ProofBatch A121

January 2021 123.6 proof,

Elijah Craig Barrel ProofBatch A121

January 2021 123.6 proof,

Elijah Craig Barrel ProofBatch C920

September 2020 132.8 proof,

Elijah Craig Barrel ProofBatch B520

May 2020 127.2 proof,

Elijah Craig Barrel ProofBatch A120

January 2020 136.6 proof,

Elijah Craig Barrel ProofBatch C919

September 2019 136.8 proof,

Elijah Craig Barrel ProofBatch B519

May 2019 122.2 proof,

Elijah Craig Barrel ProofBatch A119

January 2019 135.2 proof,

Elijah Craig Barrel ProofBatch C918

September 2018 131.4 proof,

Elijah Craig Barrel ProofBatch B518

May 2018 133.4 proof,

Elijah Craig Barrel ProofBatch A118

January 2018 130.6 proof,

Elijah Craig Barrel ProofBatch C917

September 2017 131.0 proof,

Elijah Craig Barrel ProofBatch B517

May 2017 124.2 proof,

Elijah Craig Barrel ProofBatch A117

January 2017 127.0 proof,

Elijah Craig Barrel ProofBatch C916

September 2016 136.0 proof,

Elijah Craig Barrel ProofBatch B516

May 2016 139.4 proof,

Elijah Craig Barrel ProofBatch A116

January 2016 138.8 proof,

Elijah Craig Barrel ProofBatch C915

September 2015 135.6 proof,

Elijah Craig Barrel ProofBatch B515

May 2015 139.8 proof,

Elijah Craig Barrel ProofBatch B215

February 2015 128.0 proof,

Elijah Craig Barrel ProofBatch C914

September 2014 140.2 proof,

September 2014’s Elijah Craig Barrel Proof has the series’ highest proof, bottled at 140.2 proof (70.1% alcohol by volume).

Elijah Craig Barrel ProofBatch B514

May 2014 134.8 proof,

Elijah Craig Barrel ProofBatch A314

March 2014 134.2 proof,

Elijah Craig Barrel ProofBatch C913

September 2013 133.2 proof,

Elijah Craig Barrel ProofBatch B713

July 2013 137.0 proof,

Elijah Craig Barrel ProofBatch A313

March 2013 134.2 proof,