Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

It is bottled without the usual dilution to a lower proof, so the spirit retains concentrated bourbon flavors and alcohol strength. Charred new American oak contributes the vanilla, caramel, oak, and baking-spice notes associated with the expression.

No. Elijah Craig releases Barrel Proof in batches, and the final proof varies depending on the barrels selected and the amount of water, if any, used before bottling.

Yes, it is a Kentucky straight bourbon expression made from a mash bill containing corn and matured in new charred American oak. The standard legal definition of straight bourbon requires at least two years of aging, although individual Barrel Proof batches are typically older.

Elijah Craig Small Batch is a diluted, lower-proof bourbon bottled at 94 proof, while Barrel Proof is released at the batch's natural proof. Barrel Proof therefore tends to be more concentrated and can vary noticeably from one release to another.