Elijah Craig Launches First Ever Barrel Proof Rye

Elijah Craig Bourbon today announced its first ever Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey, expanding its barrel proof product offerings for the first time.

Aromas include baking spices, gingerbread and a sweet note of molasses, according to the distillery. On the palate is stewed fruits and touches of cinnamon, with lingering notes of nutmeg and lots of rye spice that round out the finish.

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye Batch A925 has a proof of 108 and carries an age statement of 12 years and 3 months.

“Our signature Elijah Craig spice and complexity shine through beautifully in our inaugural Barrel Proof Rye, in an approachable way that makes it ideal for barrel proof first-timers and experienced palates alike,” says Conor O’Driscoll, Master Distiller, Elijah Craig Bourbon. “As whiskey fans know, barrel proof is kind of like that famous box of chocolates, in not knowing what you’re going to get until the barrel dumps. In this instance, we got a 108 proof treat that drinks bolder than its number would suggest.”

Following this initial release, Elijah Craig’s Barrel Proof Rye will release three times annually, every January, May and September. The timing follows the brand’s traditional batching system for barrel proof expressions: using letters “A,” “B,” or “C” to indicate the order of the release, the first number representing the month and the last two numbers indicating the year, making this batch A925.

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye rolls out in 750-ml. bottles nationally by late September at a suggested retail price of $74.99. It joins the Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon that can also be found nationwide also for an MSRP of $74.99.

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