Welcome back to Your Bourbon Journey! Join Wayne and Rebecca as we dive into two fascinating, high-proof releases from Heaven Hill’s legendary Elijah Craig lineup!
With Heaven Hill seemingly shifting strategy away from their traditional batch releases (A1, B5, C9), private store picks and special single barrel selections are stepping up to fill the void. Today, we’re tasting two completely different, heavy-hitting Elijah Craig Private Barrel Proof selections to see if they deliver that classic, full-throttle flavor profile we know and love.
Which expression takes top honors—the deep, campfire-charred marshmallow notes of the Toasted Barrel Proof, or the massive Cherries Jubilee power of the 10-year Sam’s Club pick? Watch as we break down the nosing techniques, taste profiles, and value for each bottle!
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Elijah Craig Private Barrel Bourbon (Toasted Barrel Finish)
- Selection Name: “Kentucky On Premise” (Barrel #7294339)
- Details: Straight Bourbon finished in a custom toasted second cask, non-chill filtered & bottled at Cask Strength.
- Age / Proof: 8 Years | 125 Proof (62.5% ABV)
- Price: $100.00 (Purchased at Revival Vintage Spirits)
- Tasting Notes: Burnt marshmallow, rich toasted oak, cinnamon spice, and warm brown sugar.
Elijah Craig Private Barrel Bourbon (America’s 250th Birthday)
- Selection Name: “America’s 250th Birthday Indiana Barrel 2026” (Barrel #7312805)
- Details: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2026 Special Commemorative Allocation).
- Age / Proof: 10 Years | 132.9 Proof (66.45% ABV)
- Price: $57.62 (An incredible Sam’s Club volume deal in Evansville, IN!)
- Tasting Notes: Decadent cherries jubilee, rich brown sugar, vanilla, and bold barrel heat.
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NOTE: The spirits in this review were purchased by us. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is simply our opinion based on what we tasted on this day. Please drink responsibly.
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