Elijah Craig 12 Year Old South African both lulling you into a

both lulling you into a false sense of calm as the peat roars back to hit your senses again

Matured in ex-American oak bourbon casks as well as some Spanish sherry oak casks and then married in oak marrying tuns

Palate: A contrast of rich sweetness with an explosive crackle of sizzling spices and bitter mocha

Machir Bay

Finish: Long and complex

Elijah Craig 12 Year Old South African both lulling you into aThis small batch Kentucky straight bourbon is named in honor of the Baptist Reverend Elijah Craig (mid 1700s), from Virginia, who the Heaven Hill company dubiously credits with the invention of "true Kentucky Bourbon" by being the first to barrel aged spirit in charred oak casks. The 12yo was discontinued in favour of a no age statement release. Bottled at 47%. Nose: A beautiful note of sweet toasted oak, toffee, spicy stewed fruits, a touch of resin