Bourbon/Rye Review #6: Elijah Craig 11yr, 47% Andys store pick

Heaven Hill - 11 Years - Bourbon - 78C/10R/12M - Sample (~45)  - 47%

Color - Chestnut

Nose - Musty maltiness, vanilla, anise, caramel, fresh Apple

Taste - Wood, caramel, vanilla, cherry, herbal

Mouthfeel - Medium mouthfeel

Finish - Musty maltiness, vanilla, corn, simple sugar, spice, dill, cereal 

Finish Length - Medium 

Overall - 5/7 - I really enjoyed this bourbon but I had real problems describing the flavors.  There is the musty malt sort of flavor that is prominent on the nose and finish.  I am doing an awful job describing this but oh well.  This is the style of bourbon that I enjoy, not corny and sweet but a more restrained dram.

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Rating system is price influenced as it is based on my shopping decisions when buying a bottle.

7 Best in Show

6 Worthy of consistent spot in my collection

5 Worth picking up a bottle at MSRP

4 I might order at a bar

3 I would drink it happily if offered

2 Whiskey on the rocks

1 Flawed/astringent - I won't be drinking it again