{"product_id":"elijah-craig-toasted-barrel-kentucky-straight-bourbon-750ml","title":"Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eElijah Craig Toasted Barrel is Elijah Craig Small Batch Kentucky straight bourbon finished in a second, custom-toasted new oak barrel. It is made by Heaven Hill in Bardstown, Kentucky, and bottled at 94 proof (47% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharred to start and toasted to finish, Toasted Barrel is twice barreled for added complexity. Once the award-winning Small Batch bourbon is fully matured, it moves into a second new oak barrel that has been toasted, not charred, where it develops even more sweet oak flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe difference between charred and toasted oak matters: toasting suppresses the aggressive tannin of charred wood and draws out sweeter, spicier compounds such as caramelized wood sugars, vanilla, cinnamon and clove, layered over the classic Small Batch foundation. The result is a bourbon with delightful spice, chocolate and a hint of smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is an easy, crowd-pleasing gift for any bourbon lover.\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\u003eToasting heats the inside of a barrel more gently than charring, caramelizing the wood's sugars deeper in the stave rather than blackening the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBardstown, Kentucky, is often called the Bourbon Capital of the World, home to several of the state's best-known distilleries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA finishing barrel adds a final layer of flavor after the whiskey has matured, without changing its character as a Kentucky straight bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 94 proof, it is strong enough to hold its own in a cocktail while staying smooth enough to sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spice, chocolate and a hint of smoke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOak:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramelized wood sugars, vanilla, cinnamon and clove.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elijah Craig Small Batch.\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, Bardstown, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky straight bourbon, toasted barrel finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second custom-toasted new oak barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 94 proof (47% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky, USA\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 on the rocks, or mix an Old Fashioned or a Manhattan. It pairs with chocolate desserts, barbecue or smoked nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it finished?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a second new oak barrel that is toasted, not charred.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the base whiskey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElijah Craig Small Batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the proof?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e94 proof (47% ABV).\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":68023544971573,"sku":"VWS_200420548","price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-18860.webp?v=1793660468","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/elijah-craig-toasted-barrel-kentucky-straight-bourbon-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}