| Long Description | Elijah Craig is credited as the first distiller to age his whiskey in charred oak barrels, earning his place in history as the 'Father of Bourbon.' The charred barrel transformed the clear liquid inside into an intense amber whiskey made rich with the flavors of the wood which we now recognize as Bourbon. Today, we honor his innovative spirit with the new expression of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye: The first extra-aged Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey to join Elijah Craig’s award-winning lineup. While the distillation process for Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye is similar to Elijah Craig's Small Batch Bourbon, the difference lies in the mashbill which contains 51% rye grain instead of corn: the legal requirement for this style of American Whiskey. Featuring a mashbill that balances the spiciness of rye grains with the sweetness of corn, this Barrel Proof Rye celebrates Elijah Craig’s bold and innovative spirit. Its special combination of grains, combined with a steadfast attention to detail throughout the aging and selection process, give Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye the perfect balance of flavor and smoothness. |
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| Feature Bullet 1 | Extra-aged Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey with a unique, spicy character. |
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| Feature Bullet 2 | Contains 51% rye grain instead of corn. |
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| Feature Bullet 3 | Bottled at Barrel Proof |
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| Feature Bullet 4 | Bourbon in its purest form: uncut, straight from the barrel, without chill filtering, proof and age varies by batch |
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| Feature Bullet 5 | Each bottle is labeled with its unique proof, age, and batch number; but the nose, taste, and finish are pure Elijah Craig |
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| Tasting Notes 1 | Elijah Craig Straight Rye Barrel Proof is a medium chestnut color, with aromas of dark chocolate with spices, and a hint of smoke. |
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| Tasting Notes: Aroma | Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye is a bright copper color, with aromas of baking spices, with sweet, molasses notes. |
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| Brand Story | Elijah Craig is credited as the first distiller to age his whiskey in charred oak barrels, earning his place in history as the 'Father of Bourbon.' The charred barrel transformed the clear liquid inside into an intense amber whiskey made rich with the flavors of the wood which we now recognize as Bourbon. Today, we honor his innovative spirit with Toasted Rye: a unique expression that is charred to start and toasted to finish. |
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