Bourbon/Rye Review #25: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof A117

Heaven Hill - NAS - Bourbon - 75C12R13M - Sample  - 63.5%

Color - Dark caramel

Nose - Toffee, red fruit, vanilla, corn sweetness

Taste - Toffee, red fruit, sugar

Mouthfeel - Full

Finish - Red fruit, caramel, spice

Finish Length - Long

Overall - 3/7 - This was a bit of a disappointment as it doesn't live up to the last batch I had.  This was fine, drinkable but in no way worth triple the cost of the regular EC.  It is boring, but not offensive. I am at sometimes really amazed at the difference between the batches. 

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