Elijah Craig Barrel Proof A123 landed on my desk at 125.6 proof, carrying a $117.99 retail Honey amber, red auburn cinnamon stick color price tag. With 12 year; Batch A123 ; Mash bill 78% corn of age behind it, Here is what I found.
Nose
Honey amber, red auburn cinnamon stick color.
Palate
Musk, cloves and cinnamon. almost grassy, red hot candy, can sense the heat in the olfactory A firework of a sip! Bright sweet flavors and intense heat tickles the back of the throat, followed by deep notes of menthol, cinnamon spice and red delicious apple. The finish softens into lingering notes of caramel and banana. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon A123 is a fiery hot whiskey that will satisfy the quench of an experienced palate .the proof is in the proof! At 125.6 proof, this bourbon packs a punch and delivers a spicy, full-mouth-experience. Although the heat is intense, it drinks consistent with a high end bourbon and is well-worth it’s price. rn Personally, I prefer this whiskey diluted on a large ice cube, which opened up a lot of the softer caramel flavors. Overall, an enjoyable nighttime sipper for when youre craving a stiff one!
Finish
Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by Whiskeyful or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.
The Bottom Line
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof A123 is outstanding — one of those bottles that reminds you why you fell in love with whiskey in the first place. If you see it at $117.99 retail Honey amber, red auburn cinnamon stick color, do not hesitate. This one earns a permanent spot on the shelf.
