{"product_id":"elijah-craig-barrel-proof-kentucky-straight-bourbon-batch-c924-11-year-750ml","title":"Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Batch C924 11 Year 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eElijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch C924 is an 11-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon, uncut and non-chill filtered, bottled at 129 proof (64.5% ABV), the third and final Barrel Proof release of 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElijah Craig Barrel Proof is produced at Heaven Hill's Bernheim Distillery in Louisville from a mash bill of 78% corn, 12% malted barley and 10% rye, aged in new charred American oak and bottled straight from the barrel. Each bottle is hand-labelled with its unique proof and batch number, and the expression was named Whisky Advocate's 2017 Whisky of the Year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBatch C924 is dark, rich and concentrated, with a prominent nutty profile balanced by classic Elijah Craig caramel, vanilla, butterscotch and black pepper and cinnamon spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA full-strength, decade-plus bourbon, it makes a fine gift for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat, then add water to bring the proof to your liking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBourbon must be made in the United States from a mash of at least 51% corn and aged in new charred oak containers, and straight bourbon must be aged at least two years. Those rules give bourbon its characteristic sweetness, with caramel and vanilla drawn from the charred barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKentucky straight bourbon must be made in Kentucky from a mash of at least 51% corn, aged at least two years in new charred oak and bottled with nothing added but water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElijah Craig is named after the eighteenth-century Kentucky preacher often credited with ageing whiskey in charred oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarrel Proof batches are released a few times a year, and each carries a batch code; C924 marks the September 2024 release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 129 proof, a few drops of water open up the nuts, caramel and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark, rich and concentrated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prominent nutty profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, vanilla, black pepper and cinnamon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heaven Hill (Elijah Craig)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Barrel Proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression \/ Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e C924\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 129 proof (64.5% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78% corn, 12% malted barley, 10% rye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Louisville, Kentucky, United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat or with water to taste. It pairs with pecan pie, smoked meats or a cigar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e129 proof, uncut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the mash bill?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e78% corn, 12% malted barley and 10% rye.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003eBourbon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elijah Craig","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023396991285,"sku":"VWS200434641","price":77.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-13698.webp?v=1793655493","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/elijah-craig-barrel-proof-kentucky-straight-bourbon-batch-c924-11-year-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}