Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey
Elijah Craig Small Batch — 94-Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Elijah Craig Small Batch is a Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey from Heaven Hill Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky — bottled at 47% ABV (94 proof) in a 750mL bottle. Made from a mash bill of 78% corn, 10% rye, and 12% malted barley and matured in Level 3 charred new American oak barrels, it carries no age statement (blended from barrels typically aged 8 to 12 years).
Named after Reverend Elijah Craig — the 18th-century Baptist minister and distiller credited in bourbon lore with first aging whiskey in charred oak barrels — Elijah Craig honors that legacy in every batch. Each small batch is hand-selected by Heaven Hill's master distillers to balance sweetness, spice, and oak. It won Double Gold and "Best Small Batch Bourbon" at the 2018 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and it remains one of the most consistent value benchmarks in American whiskey.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Vanilla and caramel with baking spice, toasted oak, and a hint of citrus zest.
- Palate: Full-bodied — toffee, honey, and cinnamon with dark fruit, oak, and gentle spice.
- Finish: Long and warming, with lingering caramel, charred oak, and subtle pepper.
Key Highlights
- ✔ 94 proof (47% ABV) — bold yet balanced
- ✔ 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley mash bill, Level 3 charred new oak
- ✔ From Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky
- ✔ Named after Reverend Elijah Craig, the pioneer of charred-barrel aging
- ✔ Double Gold / Best Small Batch Bourbon, 2018 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
How to Enjoy
Drink it neat or over a single cube to catch the full caramel-to-spice arc — or mix it into an Old Fashioned or Whiskey Sour, where its 94 proof stands up to citrus and sugar beautifully.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How old is Elijah Craig Small Batch?
It carries no age statement — Heaven Hill removed the 12-year statement in 2016. Each small batch is blended from barrels typically aged around 8 to 12 years.
What proof is Elijah Craig Small Batch?
It is bottled at 94 proof, or 47% ABV.
Who was Elijah Craig?
An 18th-century Baptist minister and Georgetown, Kentucky distiller who is widely credited in bourbon lore as one of the first to age whiskey in charred oak barrels — the practice that defines bourbon's flavor.
Why is Elijah Craig considered such good value?
At 94 proof with genuine small-batch blending and award-winning quality, it over-delivers on flavor relative to its price — one of the most consistent value benchmarks in American whiskey.
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