Heaven Hill · KY · rye whiskey

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye

Distillery
Heaven Hill, KY
Style
rye whiskey
Mashbill
51% rye (published); balance corn and malted barley
Proof
120.4 (varies by batch)
Suggested price
about $56

What to expect

The Straight Rye bottled uncut and unfiltered, with proof and age printed for each batch; recent batches have run roughly 108 to 124 proof at 10 to 12 years. Expect the same corn-softened rye, much louder and longer.

Expected notes: Rye spice, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Molasses, Butterscotch, Plum, Ethanol heat.

Reference notes, written from the producer’s published facts. Not a tasting review. Producer page.

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