Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey Batch B526 is a bold Kentucky straight rye whiskey bottled straight from the barrel, uncut and non-chill filtered. As part of Elijah Craig’s Barrel Proof Rye series, Batch B526 delivers a full-strength rye profile with deep spice, mature oak, dark sweetness, and a long warming finish.
This release brings together the structure of well-aged rye with the richness and intensity expected from Elijah Craig Barrel Proof. The profile opens with baking spice, molasses, toasted oak, stewed fruit, cinnamon, nutmeg, and rye grain, followed by a full-bodied palate with butterscotch, caramel, pepper, oak, and lingering spice.
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey is a standout choice for rye whiskey fans who enjoy higher-proof releases with age, depth, and bold flavor. Its combination of rye spice, barrel strength intensity, and mature sweetness makes it ideal for sipping neat, adding a few drops of water, or using in a premium rye cocktail.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Baking spice, molasses, rye grain, toasted oak, cinnamon, nutmeg, stewed fruit, caramel, and light mint.
Palate: Full-bodied and powerful with rye spice, butterscotch, dark caramel, oak, pepper, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and dried fruit.
Finish: Long, warm, and spicy with lingering oak, butterscotch, rye spice, molasses, baking spice, and barrel proof heat.
This release brings together the structure of well-aged rye with the richness and intensity expected from Elijah Craig Barrel Proof. The profile opens with baking spice, molasses, toasted oak, stewed fruit, cinnamon, nutmeg, and rye grain, followed by a full-bodied palate with butterscotch, caramel, pepper, oak, and lingering spice.
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey is a standout choice for rye whiskey fans who enjoy higher-proof releases with age, depth, and bold flavor. Its combination of rye spice, barrel strength intensity, and mature sweetness makes it ideal for sipping neat, adding a few drops of water, or using in a premium rye cocktail.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Baking spice, molasses, rye grain, toasted oak, cinnamon, nutmeg, stewed fruit, caramel, and light mint.
Palate: Full-bodied and powerful with rye spice, butterscotch, dark caramel, oak, pepper, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and dried fruit.
Finish: Long, warm, and spicy with lingering oak, butterscotch, rye spice, molasses, baking spice, and barrel proof heat.
