The award-winning Bourbon that started it all. Our signature Small Batch owes its distinctive warm spice & subtle smoke flavor to Level 3 charred oak barrels. Handcrafted by our Master Distillers, it’s a favorite of Bourbon connoisseurs and casual whiskey fans alike.

Tasting Notes

COLOR: Burnished copper

AROMA: Delightfully complex with notes of vanilla bean, sweet fruit, and fresh mint

TASTE: Smooth and warm; pleasantly woody with accents of spice, smoke, and nutmeg

FINISH: Long, sweet, and slightly toasty

Each small batch carries a signature warm spice and subtle smoke flavor: a combination that belongs in any Bourbon fan's regular rotation. Discover the Greatness Within Elijah Craig Small Batch: Named Best Small Batch Bourbon at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Bottle Size: 375ml

Each small batch carries a signature warm spice and subtle smoke flavor: a combination that belongs in any Bourbon fan's regular rotation. Discover the Greatness Within Elijah Craig Small Batch: Named Best Small Batch Bourbon at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Following the defeat of the British at the Battle of Yorktown during the American Revolutionary War, the territory west of the Appalachian mountains became known as Kentucky County. At the time, the territory was considered part of Virginia and was overseen by a military governor named John J. Bowman. In order to encourage westward expansion, Virginia issued pioneers who agreed to settle in Kentucky County "corn writs," which granted the pioneers 60 acres of land if they agreed to settle in Kentucky and start farming corn. One year after the defeat of the British, a Baptist minister named Elijah Craig emigrated to Fayette County (today, a part of the State of Kentucky) and purchased 1,000 acres of land in a town named Lebanon. In 1789, Craig built a distillery on his farm and is credited with being the first person to mature bourbon in charred, oak casks, earning him the title "Father of Bourbon Whiskey." Elijah Craig Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey pays homage to Craig and his unique legacy. The bourbon is bottled from the marriage of fewer than 100 casks of maturing bourbon, each of which is rested in a Kentucky rickhouse for a minimum of a dozen years. The bourbon has an aroma of honey, sweet corn, vanilla, and brown sugar. The aroma gives way to notes of roasted nuts, creamy vanilla, molasses and tropical fruits on the palate, that are well-balanced by hints of dry oak and cinnamon. The finish is long and sweet and ends with a warming touch. This unique 18-Year-Old bourbon showcases Elijah Craig's Master Distillers' expertise, bottled solely from the contents of one barrel, this expression of bourbon-making craftsmanship is bold and robust. Bourbon for the whiskey connoisseur, this bottle has received countless awards for its smooth yet complex flavor, including 3 Double Gold Medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. 

Following the defeat of the British at the Battle of Yorktown during the American Revolutionary War, the territory west of the Appalachian mountains became known as Kentucky County. At the time, the territory was considered part of Virginia, and was overseen by a military governor namedJohn J. Bowman. In order to encourage westward expansion, Virginia issued pioneers who agreed to settle in Kentucky County "corn writs," which granted the pioneers 60 acres of land if they agreed to settle in Kentucky and start farming corn. One year after the defeat of the British, a Baptist minister namedElijah Craigemigrated to Fayette County (today, a part of the State of Kentucky) and purchased 1,000 acres of land in a town named Lebanon. In 1789, Craig built a distillery on his farm and is credited with being the first person to mature bourbon in charred, oak casks, earning him the title "Father of Bourbon Whiskey." Elijah Craig Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey pays homage to Craig and his unique legacy.Twice barreled for added complexity, Toasted Barrel takes Elijah Craig's award-winning Small Batch Bourbon to new heights. After it's fully matured, this Bourbon is finished in a second, custom toasted new oak barrel, where it's left to develop even more sweet oak flavor.

To sip Barrel Proof is to experience Bourbon in its purest form: uncut, straight from the barrel, and without chill filtering. Each bottle is labeled with its unique proof and batch number; but the nose, taste, and finish are pure Elijah Craig.

UNDERSTANDING THE LABEL

Each batch of Barrel Proof contains an uncut selection of 12-year-old Bourbon bottled straight from the barrel. As a result, each batch varies by proof. The batch number on the label provides specific information about each batch. The first letter indicates the order of the release for that year, starting with "A.” The first number represents the month of the release. The third and fourth digits indicate the year.

TASTING NOTES

The nose will knock you off your feet. Lots of rye, barrel, heath bar and leather. The palate is ridiculously viscous, with cinnamon candies, rye, barrel, roasted vanilla bean and chocolate.

COLOR: Deep amber

AROMA: Caramel with toasted oak, fruit notes of apple and orange

TASTE: Rich vanilla, caramel, and butterscotch along with spices of black pepper & cinnamon at the back of the palate

FINISH: Nicely layered showcasing all flavors, fades slowly then lingers as it cools

PROOF: Varies with each batch; past batches have ranged from 128.0 to 140.2 proof

The first extra-aged Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey to join Elijah Craig’s award-winning family of Bourbons. A unique combination of spicy rye grains and sweet corn, coupled with a steadfast attention to detail, give Elijah Craig Straight Rye the perfect balance of flavor and smoothness.

TASTING NOTES

COLOR: Medium chestnut

AROMA: Dark chocolate with spices and a hint of smoke

TASTE: Rich baking spices and honey backed up with smooth oak influence

FINISH: Long and lingering

AWARDS

PLATINUM BEST OF CLASS - SIP Awards, 2020

DOUBLE GOLD - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2021, 2022

TOP 10 OF 2020 Whisky Advocate, 2020

The first extra-aged Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey to join Elijah Craig’s award-winning family of Bourbons. A unique combination of spicy rye grains and sweet corn, coupled with a steadfast attention to detail, give Elijah Craig Straight Rye the perfect balance of flavor and smoothness.

TASTING NOTES

COLOR: Medium chestnut

AROMA: Dark chocolate with spices and a hint of smoke

TASTE: Rich baking spices and honey backed up with smooth oak influence

FINISH: Long and lingering

AWARDS

PLATINUM BEST OF CLASS - SIP Awards, 2020

DOUBLE GOLD - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2021, 2022

TOP 10 OF 2020 Whisky Advocate, 2020

To sip Barrel Proof is to experience Bourbon in its purest form: uncut, straight from the barrel, and without chill filtering. Each bottle has its own unique age statement, proof, and batch number allowing for subtle nuances from batch to batch; but the nose, taste, and finish are pure Elijah Craig.

AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS

WHISKEY OF THE YEAR - Whisky Advocate 2017

95 POINTS, EXTRAORDINARY - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2018

DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2017

TASTING NOTES

COLOR: Deep amber

AROMA: Caramel with toasted oak, fruit notes of apple and orange

TASTE: Rich vanilla, caramel, and butterscotch along with spices of black pepper & cinnamon at the back of the palate

FINISH: Nicely layered showcasing all flavors, fades slowly then lingers as it cools

PROOF: Varies with each batch; past batches have ranged from 128.0 to 140.2 proof

Experience the Bourbon that Whisky Advocate's international reviewers consistently ranked #1 in a blind taste test against hundreds of whiskies from around the world.

Bottle Size: 750ml