However, to be called a Bourbon, it must also be produced in the United States and be made from 51 percent corn. The liquid needs to be distilled to no more than 160 proof and entered into the barrel at 125 proof. It must not contain any added flavoring, coloring, or other additives and must be aged in new, oak-charred barrels. With some time to breathe, there are hints of toasted oak and sweet caramel mixed with warm spiciness from the rye. There’s a subtle smokiness too, which gives it an inviting aroma that draws you in for more. Not an exceptional nose, but pleasant none the less.

Released in 1986, the label of Elijah Craig Small-Batch Bourbon states that Elijah Craig is the ‘Father of Bourbon.’ it is difficult to say precisely how he came up with the idea of aging liquor in charred barrels. All in all, it’s thanks to him that sweet and smoky brown liquor was born. The team managing Elijah Craig put the bourbon through rigorous processes to recreate the product that Elijah created so long ago. With added touches of perfection that come with a more refined, modern process. Where is Elijah Craig Bourbon made? The grains are coarsely ground and added to water. The mixture is then heated, to break down the structure of the grains, which produces fermentable sugars. Master Distiller Elmer T. Lee released Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon in 1984, at a time when the Bourbon industry appeared to be on a downward slope. But Blanton’s higher-rye mash bill proved a success, and the brand has risen from strength to strength over the years.

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Small-Batch: There are no legally-defined parameters as to what “small-batch” actually means. However, it’s the term used for whiskey that’s been produced in select numbers on a limited basis. Finish: Elijah Craig Small Batch bourbon has a soft, smooth finish that lingers on the tongue. Peak notes of sweet caramel and creamy vanilla are later followed by hints of oak tannins, coffee grounds and citrus peel. As the finish fades away, it leaves notes of sliced apples, citrus peel and liquorice as well as dark chocolate. It’s a pretty good finish for this tasty bourbon.

A converted Baptist ( who kind of looked like Cary Elwes?), Craig was jailed several times for preaching without a license ( it’s a thing). In spite of his religiosity (or because of it, depending on how you view bourbon), Craig founded a distillery in 1789 and became a leading name in oak-aged corn whiskey. Craig was ‘A’ Father of Bourbon, not ‘The’ Father of Bourbon. Unless mandatory applicable law provides otherwise, your use of and membership to the Service are exclusively governed by Dutch law. We shall first try to settle any dispute over a dram of whisky. Disputes that cannot be settled over multiple drams of whisky shall be solely submitted to the court of Amsterdam, The Netherlands unless mandatory applicable law provides otherwise. a b c d e Cowdery, Charles K. (July 1996). "How Bourbon Whiskey Really Got Its Famous Name". The Bourbon Country Reader. 3 (1). Archived from the original on May 13, 2008 . Retrieved August 5, 2008. Age/Age Statement: Though not required, many distilleries display their whiskey offerings with the amount of time they’ve spent aging. Generally, the more years the liquor has spent in its barrels, the better – although there are some exceptions. If we decide not to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms, such decision shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

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Simply add one sugar cube or ½ tsp. sugar, two dashes of Angostura bitters and garnish with a lemon or orange twist in a sturdy Old Fashioned glass to complete. Elijah Craig Bourbon is mostly a sipping whiskey. This is mainly because it’s smooth as silk. The round texture of Elijah Craig Bourbon remains intact against the heat of alcohol. With ice Najar, Monica (2005). " "Meddling with Emancipation": Baptists, Authority, and the Rift over Slavery in the Upper South". Journal of the Early Republic. 25 (2): 170. doi: 10.1353/jer.2005.0041. ISSN 0275-1275. JSTOR 30043307. S2CID 201792209 . Retrieved December 18, 2022. Price: I terms of positioning, the Small Batch by Four Roses is a much better bottle than their signature Yellow Label. At a higher proof of 90 (45% ABV) it delivers much greater flavour with more depth and a greater finish. For the extra money, their small batch edition is a much better expression which I found far more enjoyable. And there’s no ‘right’ way to enjoy Bourbon, but there are certainly ways of drinking the liquor that make for a more enjoyable experience.

How so, you may ask? Well, by name alone, it’s made from a smaller selection of barrels, rumoured to be in the regions of 250 or so. Additionally, it uses only four of their ten recipes within it’s blend, which I’ve explained further below. Sour Mash: The most common mixture of crushed malt and grain meal, “sour mash,” means adding some of the already used mash into a fresh batch for fermentation. Our methodology to select and rank the best Bourbon brands in the world On the front of the Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon bottle is quite a bit of information. On one line it says: “Made in true small batches for balance and smoothness”. That is a valid description of the bourbon. There are also 2 statements about Elijah Craig, the bourbon’s namesake: “Elijah Craig, Father of Bourbon” and “First to Char Oak Barrels”. Lastly, there is the number “1789”, referring to the year in which Elijah Craig opened a distillery in Georgetown, KY, and purportedly, when he was the first person to age his whiskey in charred oak barrels. We may, but are not under any obligation, to release new functionalities and tools or other features for the Service every now and then. Any new functionalities, tools and features shall be part of and governed by the Terms from the moment they are launched and/or available. Further, we reserve the right to modify, change, discontinue the Service, add or remove features, update the Service, change its appearance, temporarily and permanently, at any time, in whole or any part thereof.Nose: Poured into a glass, this bourbon has a light and slightly hard-to-find aroma. First, you get aromatic notes of cardamom, followed by orange peel, cedar wood, and sweet honey. There are also subtle hints of vanilla bean, sweet fruit and fresh mint that mingle together to create a pleasant and captivating bouquet. To help us rank the best Bourbons in the world, we looked at a number of different factors, including the proof, age, and price.