{"title":"Elijah Craig","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElijah Craig is named after the Baptist minister credited as one of the first people to age corn whiskey in charred oak barrels — the practice that defines bourbon. Produced at Heaven Hill Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky, Elijah Craig is the brand that helped establish the Barrel Proof category as a mainstream premium bourbon option, and the Small Batch remains one of the best-reviewed expressions at its price point.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Elijah Craig Lineup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElijah Craig Small Batch\u003c\/strong\u003e — 94 proof, aged 8–12 years. The flagship and the benchmark for accessible premium bourbon. Rich caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, and a hint of smoke. Consistently awarded and regularly cited as one of the best bourbons under $40. \u003cstrong\u003eElijah Craig Barrel Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e — Released three times per year (batches A, B, and C), uncut and unfiltered at barrel entry proof — typically 120–140 proof. Each batch is unique and collectors track batch numbers for flavor variation. One of the most acclaimed regular barrel proof releases in the industry. \u003cstrong\u003eElijah Craig Toasted Barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e — The Small Batch finished in a second toasted (not charred) oak barrel. The extra wood adds vanilla, coconut, and butterscotch notes on top of the standard profile. \u003cstrong\u003eElijah Craig 18 Year\u003c\/strong\u003e — Single barrel at 18 years. Extended aging produces exceptional complexity and depth. A benchmark for aged Heaven Hill bourbon. \u003cstrong\u003eElijah Craig Rye\u003c\/strong\u003e — A straight rye whiskey applying the Heaven Hill aging expertise to the rye category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork, or explore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engraving\"\u003epersonalized engraving\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich Elijah Craig Barrel Proof batch is the best?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is subjective and varies by release. The A-batch (released around February) is typically the highest proof. The C-batch (released around October) often has more wood integration from longer aging. The B-batch sits between the two. All three are excellent — the differences are a matter of preference rather than quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs Elijah Craig Small Batch really small batch?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeaven Hill blends barrels from multiple warehouses and aging locations for the Small Batch — typically 8–12 year barrels. The “small batch” designation isn’t federally defined, but the program uses genuine age-stated bourbon that would qualify as a premium expression at any distillery. The consistent quality across releases reflects serious attention to the blending process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the Barrel Proof batch letter system?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElijah Craig releases three Barrel Proof batches per year labeled A, B, and C followed by a two-digit year (e.g., A124 = first batch of 2024). Each batch draws from a different set of barrels, producing variation in proof, color, and flavor profile. Collectors who prefer higher-proof expressions tend to seek A-batch; those who prefer more oak integration tend to prefer C-batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which Elijah Craig Barrel Proof batch is the best?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Subjective and varies by release. A-batch is typically highest proof. C-batch often has more wood integration. B-batch sits between. All three are excellent — differences are preference, not quality.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is Elijah Craig Small Batch really small batch?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Uses genuine 8–12 year age-stated bourbon blended from multiple warehouses. 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Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky — a small batch Kentucky straight bourbon named for the Reverend Elijah Craig, the 18th-century Baptist minister credited by Kentucky folklore as the inventor of charred oak barrel aging, matured in new charred American oak barrels on the upper floors of Heaven Hill's rick houses where heat cycling drives deeper wood interaction, delivering classic caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak with a warm, spiced finish at 94 proof.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe name Elijah Craig carries specific historical weight in Kentucky bourbon lore. Reverend Craig operated a distillery in Georgetown, Kentucky in the 1780s and is widely credited — though historians debate the specifics — with being among the first to age whiskey in charred oak barrels, the single most important step in bourbon's flavor development. Heaven Hill has honored that legacy since the brand's founding, maintaining the small batch production philosophy that Craig's name demands: no single barrel variability, no mass-production averaging, just a consistent small batch expression that has become one of the most trusted value-to-quality benchmarks in American whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeaven Hill ages Elijah Craig on the upper floors of their Bardstown rick houses — the hottest, most active aging environment in the warehouse. Upper floors experience the most dramatic seasonal temperature swings, pushing bourbon deeper into the charred oak during summer heat and drawing it back during winter cold. The result is accelerated wood interaction and deeper caramel and vanilla extraction than lower-floor barrels produce, which is why Elijah Craig Small Batch consistently over-delivers at its price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich caramel and vanilla with toasted oak and a hint of dried fruit. The upper-floor aging creates a depth of wood-derived sweetness that younger or lower-floor bourbons at the same price rarely match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic Kentucky straight bourbon — caramel, vanilla, and baking spice lead with warm oak underneath. Medium-full body with good proof presence at 94. Well-balanced and approachable without being simple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm and moderately long with lingering oak spice and caramel. One of the cleanest, most consistent finishes in its category.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e New charred American oak barrels; upper rick house floors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Small Batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47% (94 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/whiskey\"\u003ebourbon and whiskey at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Elijah Craig Small Batch taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich caramel and vanilla on the nose with toasted oak and dried fruit. Classic Kentucky bourbon on the palate — caramel, vanilla, and baking spice with warm oak. Warm, moderately long finish with lingering oak spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho was Elijah Craig?\u003c\/strong\u003e Reverend Elijah Craig was an 18th-century Baptist minister and Georgetown, Kentucky distiller widely credited in bourbon lore as one of the first to age whiskey in charred oak barrels — the practice that defines bourbon's flavor. Heaven Hill named the brand in his honor when they launched the expression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Elijah Craig considered such good value?\u003c\/strong\u003e Heaven Hill ages it on upper rick house floors where heat cycling drives deeper wood interaction than lower floors produce. At 94 proof from a 78% corn mash bill in new charred oak, the flavor development significantly over-delivers relative to its price point — one of the most consistent value benchmarks in American whiskey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Elijah Craig Small Batch compare to Elijah Craig Barrel Proof?\u003c\/strong\u003e Small Batch (94 proof) is the approachable everyday expression — consistent, balanced, classic Kentucky bourbon character. Barrel Proof is the same distillate bottled without water reduction at cask strength (typically 120–140 proof depending on the batch), delivering significantly more intensity, complexity, and oak presence. Small Batch for everyday drinking; Barrel Proof for the serious collector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat cocktails work best with Elijah Craig Small Batch?\u003c\/strong\u003e Old Fashioned (the 94 proof holds its character beautifully with ice and sugar), Manhattan, Whiskey Sour, or neat with a splash of water. The caramel and vanilla profile also works exceptionally well in a Bourbon Smash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does Elijah Craig Small Batch taste like?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Rich caramel and vanilla on the nose with toasted oak and dried fruit. Classic Kentucky bourbon on the palate with caramel, vanilla, and baking spice. 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Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky — the uncut, unfiltered expression of Elijah Craig released three times per year in January (A batch), May (B batch), and September (C batch), bottled directly from the barrel at cask strength without water reduction or chill filtration, delivering the full, undiluted intensity of Heaven Hill's upper rick house aging at proof levels that typically range between 120 and 140 depending on the batch — one of the most consistently acclaimed barrel proof bourbons in American whiskey.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElijah Craig Barrel Proof occupies a rare position in the bourbon market: a cask strength release that is widely available enough to be accessible yet consistently excellent enough to be taken seriously by collectors and critics alike. Whisky Advocate has named it their Whisky of the Year (2018 A-batch, 95 points) and the expression regularly scores in the 93–96 point range across batches. Where most allocated releases are defined by scarcity alone, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof earns its reputation on what's actually in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production is identical to Elijah Craig Small Batch through aging — same 78% corn mash bill, same new charred American oak barrels, same upper rick house floor placement that drives deep wood interaction through seasonal heat cycling. The difference is what happens at bottling: instead of reducing to 94 proof with water, Barrel Proof batches are drawn from the barrel, blended across a small number of casks selected for the specific batch, and bottled at exactly the proof they emerge from the wood. Each January, May, and September batch carries its own specific proof and its own specific flavor profile shaped by which barrels were selected and how that particular aging season expressed itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Big and complex — dark caramel, dried fruit, toasted oak, and baking spice at full cask intensity. The absence of water reduction means the aromatic compounds that dilution would suppress are fully present. Allow a few minutes in the glass for the proof to settle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense and full-bodied with deep caramel, vanilla, oak tannin, dark fruit, and warming spice. Cask strength delivers a weight and complexity that the Small Batch expression, excellent as it is, cannot match. Each batch has its own specific character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming with oak, spice, and caramel persisting well past the close. Adding a few drops of water opens additional fruit and floral notes without diminishing the proof character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Schedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3x per year — January (A), May (B), September (C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e Varies by batch, typically 120–140 proof (60–70% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-chill filtered; no water reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/whiskey\"\u003ebourbon and whiskey at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Elijah Craig Barrel Proof taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Big and complex on the nose with dark caramel, dried fruit, toasted oak, and baking spice. Dense and full-bodied on the palate with deep caramel, vanilla, oak tannin, and dark fruit. Long, warming finish with persistent oak and spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does barrel proof mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel proof (also called cask strength) means the whiskey is bottled at the exact proof it comes out of the barrel — no water is added to reduce the alcohol. For Elijah Craig, this typically results in a proof between 120 and 140 depending on how much water evaporated during aging (the angel's share) and how the barrels were selected for that batch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow often is Elijah Craig Barrel Proof released?\u003c\/strong\u003e Three times per year: the A batch in January, B batch in May, and C batch in September. Each batch has a slightly different proof and flavor profile based on which barrels were selected. The letter and year are printed on the label — C919 means the September 2019 batch, B522 means the May 2022 batch, and so on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs Elijah Craig Barrel Proof worth it compared to the Small Batch?\u003c\/strong\u003e They are different experiences rather than one being simply better. Small Batch (94 proof) is the balanced, consistent everyday expression. Barrel Proof (120–140 proof) delivers significantly more intensity, complexity, and oak presence — the full undiluted expression of what Heaven Hill's upper rick house aging produces. For those who drink bourbon neat or with a single ice cube and want maximum flavor, Barrel Proof is the definitive choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy did Whisky Advocate name it Whisky of the Year?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2018 A batch (January 2018) scored 95 points and was selected as Whisky Advocate's American Whisky of the Year — a recognition of both the expression's consistent quality and its exceptional value at cask strength relative to comparable allocated releases that cost significantly more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does Elijah Craig Barrel Proof taste like?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Big and complex on the nose with dark caramel, dried fruit, toasted oak, and baking spice. Dense and full-bodied with deep caramel, vanilla, oak tannin, and dark fruit. 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Elijah Craig — the ultra-aged single barrel expression from Heaven Hill, presenting 18 years of maturation in new American white oak at a single barrel’s natural proof — the deepest age statement in the standard Elijah Craig lineup and among the oldest ongoing single barrel expressions from any major Kentucky distillery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElijah Craig is named for the Reverend Elijah Craig, the 18th-century Baptist minister credited by Kentucky tradition with the invention of bourbon whiskey in 1789. 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Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky — the May 2022 release of Heaven Hill's three-times-annual cask strength bourbon, bottled uncut and unfiltered directly from the barrel without water reduction or chill filtration, delivering the full intensity of upper rick house aging at the specific proof this batch emerged from the wood — one of the most consistently acclaimed barrel proof releases in American whiskey.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eB522 denotes the May (B batch) 2022 release of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof — the second of three annual releases that year, following the January A522 and preceding the September C522. Each batch is drawn from a small selection of barrels chosen specifically for that release window, which is why every batch carries its own proof and its own specific flavor profile. 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Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky — the September 2022 release of Heaven Hill's three-times-annual cask strength bourbon, bottled uncut and unfiltered directly from the barrel without water reduction or chill filtration, delivering the full intensity of upper rick house aging at the specific proof this batch emerged from the wood.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eC922 denotes the September (C batch) 2022 release — the third and final Barrel Proof release of that year, following A522 in January and B522 in May. The September C batch carries the character of barrels that absorbed the full heat of the 2022 Kentucky summer — the most aggressive wood extraction window of the year. Summer heat pushes bourbon deep into the charred oak, pulling out concentrated caramel, vanilla, and tannin; the September pull captures that summer work at its peak before winter contraction begins drawing the spirit back. 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The September batch's heavier oak extraction creates a sustained finish with dark caramel and leather persisting through the close.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e C922 — September 2022 release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-chill filtered; no water reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cask strength (varies by batch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/whiskey\"\u003ebourbon and whiskey at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does C922 mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e C = September batch, 9 = September (ninth month), 22 = 2022. 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Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky — three bottles from Heaven Hill's flagship lineup in a single bundle: the wheated entry point (Larceny), the standard high-rye small batch (Elijah Craig Small Batch), and the annual cask strength release (Elijah Craig Barrel Proof) — a natural tasting flight through three distinct expressions of the same distillery's craft.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe three bottles represent three different approaches to Heaven Hill bourbon. Elijah Craig Small Batch is the consistent, approachable standard — 94 proof, upper rick house aging, the benchmark. Larceny Small Batch uses wheat in place of rye as the secondary grain, producing a softer, rounder, more dessert-forward character — a wheated bourbon from the same distillery that shows how dramatically mash bill changes the expression. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof takes the Small Batch base and removes the water reduction, bottling at cask strength for maximum intensity, complexity, and oak presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether the three bottles answer the most useful question in bourbon education: what specifically does each production decision — mash bill, proof, finishing — contribute to the final character? Larceny shows what wheat does. Barrel Proof shows what cask strength does. 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Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky — four bottles from Heaven Hill's flagship lineup representing the complete range: the wheated entry (Larceny), the standard high-rye small batch (EC Small Batch), the annual cask strength release (EC Barrel Proof), and the ultra-aged apex (EC 18 Year Single Barrel) — the most comprehensive Heaven Hill tasting vertical available as a single bundle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe four-bottle set creates a natural hierarchy of Heaven Hill bourbon craft. Larceny Small Batch shows what wheat does to the mash bill — softening the rye spice into bread, butterscotch, and honey. Elijah Craig Small Batch shows Heaven Hill's standard high-rye, upper rick house program at its approachable 94-proof expression. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof removes the water reduction and delivers the same distillate at full cask intensity. 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The most educational and comprehensive Heaven Hill set available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eContents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElijah Craig 18 Year Old Single Barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e (750ml) — ultra-aged, natural barrel proof, single cask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElijah Craig Barrel Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e (750ml) — cask strength, uncut, non-chill filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e (750ml) — 94 proof, upper rick house aged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarceny Small Batch Bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e (750ml) — wheated, 92 proof, 6–12yr\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/whiskey\"\u003ebourbon and whiskey at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between Elijah Craig and Larceny?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are Heaven Hill bourbons. 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Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky — three bottles from Heaven Hill's lineup that together demonstrate what finishing and mash bill variation do to the same distillery's core bourbon character: the standard small batch baseline, the wheated alternative, and the toasted oak-finished expression that shows how secondary barrel contact transforms the base spirit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bundle is structured around a single question: what does each production decision add? Elijah Craig Small Batch is the anchor — the consistent 94-proof upper rick house expression that defines Heaven Hill's core bourbon character. Larceny Small Batch replaces rye with wheat as the secondary grain, producing bread, butterscotch, and honey in place of the rye's pepper and spice — showing what mash bill variation does to the same distillery's output. Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel takes the Small Batch after full maturation and finishes it in a custom toasted new oak barrel, adding caramelized wood sugars, cinnamon, clove, and a dessert-forward spice layer that the primary aging cannot produce — showing what secondary finishing does.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree bottles, three distinct production decisions, one Kentucky distillery. 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Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky — a bottle of Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon paired with a specially designed Glencairn whiskey glass — the world's most recognized whiskey tasting glass — presenting Heaven Hill's most popular expression in the vessel that best allows its caramel, vanilla, and oak character to be fully appreciated.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Glencairn glass was designed specifically for whiskey. Its tapered tulip shape — wide bowl, narrowed mouth — concentrates the aromatics toward the nose while the wide base allows the spirit to open in the glass. Designed by Raymond Davidson and refined in collaboration with master blenders from the five largest whisky companies, it has become the universal standard for whiskey tasting at distilleries, competitions, and home bars worldwide. The reason professionals use it is the same reason it elevates the Elijah Craig Small Batch experience: the glass is doing work that a tumbler or rocks glass cannot do, focusing the caramel, vanilla, and oak aromatics that upper rick house aging produces into a concentrated aromatic experience before the first sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor those new to Elijah Craig, the Glencairn glass set provides the best possible introduction — the bourbon in the vessel that reveals the most about what's in the bottle. For existing Elijah Craig drinkers, the glass set is a straightforward upgrade to how they're already drinking it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eContents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e (750ml) — 94 proof, Heaven Hill upper rick house aged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlencairn Whiskey Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e — the world's most recognized whiskey tasting glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes — Elijah Craig Small Batch\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak with lingering honey. Upper rick house aging creates depth that lower-floor barrels at the same price rarely match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic Kentucky straight bourbon — caramel, vanilla, and baking spice with good proof presence at 94. Balanced and approachable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm with lingering oak spice and caramel. Clean and consistent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/whiskey\"\u003ebourbon and whiskey at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the Glencairn glass improve whiskey tasting?\u003c\/strong\u003e The tapered mouth concentrates aromatics toward the nose rather than allowing them to dissipate. The wide bowl allows the spirit to open with air. Together these design features mean more of the whiskey's aromatic character reaches the nose before each sip — a meaningful difference that becomes clear when comparing a Glencairn to a standard tumbler with the same pour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good gift for someone new to bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the best introductory bourbon gifts available — a genuinely excellent bourbon at an accessible price point paired with the glass that will make every future bottle of whiskey they try taste better. The combination teaches proper whiskey appreciation in one package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the glass set include multiple glasses?\u003c\/strong\u003e The set includes one Glencairn glass paired with one 750ml bottle of Elijah Craig Small Batch. 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Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky — the first extra-aged Kentucky straight rye whiskey from Heaven Hill's Elijah Craig program, made from a 51% rye mash bill and aged longer than standard rye expressions to develop the spice, oak depth, and complexity that distinguishes it from younger, less developed rye whiskeys on the market.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRye whiskey requires a minimum 51% rye grain in the mash bill by law, but the grain ratio and age have an enormous impact on the final character. 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The extra aging creates a sustained finish that younger ryes at this price cannot match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 51% rye, 35% corn, 14% malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, extra-aged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47% (94 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/rye\"\u003erye whiskey at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Elijah Craig Straight Rye taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Pepper, dried herb, and caraway with caramel and vanilla on the nose. Bold rye spice with cinnamon and pepper softened by corn sweetness on the palate. Warm, spiced finish with lingering rye grain and oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it \"extra-aged\"?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is aged longer than the minimum required for straight rye designation, allowing more time in new charred American oak to develop caramel, vanilla, and wood complexity alongside the rye's natural spice character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat cocktails work best with Elijah Craig Straight Rye?\u003c\/strong\u003e Manhattan (rye's classic cocktail home — the spice integrates perfectly with sweet vermouth and bitters), Old Fashioned, Whiskey Sour with rye, or neat with a single ice cube. The extra aging also makes it excellent for sipping without any mixer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does this compare to Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e Same Heaven Hill distillery and value philosophy, different grain character. The Small Batch is corn-forward — sweeter, rounder, caramel-led. The Straight Rye is spice-forward — pepper, herb, and caraway with sweetness in a supporting role. Both over-deliver at their price points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does Elijah Craig Straight Rye taste like?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Pepper, dried herb, and caraway with caramel and vanilla on the nose. Bold rye spice with cinnamon and pepper on the palate. 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Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky — the May 2021 release of Heaven Hill's three-times-annual cask strength bourbon, bottled at 118.2 proof from 12-year-old barrels without water reduction or chill filtration — the second of three Elijah Craig Barrel Proof releases in 2021, following A521 in January and preceding C521 in September.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eB521 denotes the May (B batch) 2021 release — the second Elijah Craig Barrel Proof of that year, pulled from barrels at the end of spring's warming cycle. At 118.2 proof, B521 is among the more accessible proofs in the Barrel Proof range, lower than some C batches which can reach 130+ proof after a full Kentucky summer of heat extraction. The 12-year age statement — which Heaven Hill maintained consistently across this era of Barrel Proof production before transitioning to variable age statements in later releases — means these barrels entered the program in 2009 and spent over a decade cycling through Heaven Hill's upper rick house floors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNon-chill filtered and uncut: the 118.2 proof is exactly what these 12-year barrels produced. Every batch of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof creates variance in proof because every barrel ages differently — B521's 118.2 proof reflects the specific evaporative conditions of the barrels selected for this May 2021 release. 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The 12-year age sustains the finish with depth that shorter-aged barrel proof bourbons cannot match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e B521 — May 2021 release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 59.1% (118.2 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-chill filtered; no water reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/whiskey\"\u003ebourbon and whiskey at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does B521 mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e B = May batch, 5 = May (fifth month), 21 = 2021. 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Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky — the January 2021 release of Heaven Hill's three-times-annual cask strength bourbon, bottled at 62.1% ABV (124.2 proof) directly from the barrel without water reduction or chill filtration, delivering a cedar and pine-forward nose with deep vanilla and caramel sweetness, a surprisingly restrained and drinkable palate for its proof, and a wood-forward, lightly spiced finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA121 denotes the January (A batch) 2021 release — the first of three Elijah Craig Barrel Proof releases that year, pulled from barrels that experienced the full winter cold contraction of 2020–2021. January A batches draw from barrels at the end of winter's contraction cycle, which typically produces a slightly more refined, less aggressively extracted profile than the summer-dominant September C batches. 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Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky — the January 2022 release of Heaven Hill's three-times-annual cask strength bourbon, the first Barrel Proof release of 2022, bottled at 120.8 proof from a 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley mash bill without water reduction or chill filtration — delivering a sweet, fruit-forward nose of caramel, honey, and stone fruit with an oaky, orange-zest, and spiced palate and a long, warming finish with leather.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA122 denotes the January (A batch) 2022 release — the first Elijah Craig Barrel Proof of that year, pulled from barrels at the end of winter's contraction cycle. January A batches draw barrels at a period of minimal wood activity — the spirit has contracted back from the char layer during winter cold, and the January pull captures that settled, integrated profile before the following spring and summer's extraction begins again. At 120.8 proof, A122 sits in the mid-range of the typical Barrel Proof proof spectrum, reflecting the specific barrel selection for this winter release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tasting notes for A122 reflect the January pull's characteristic profile: the sweet opening of caramel, honey, and stone fruit that winter-settled barrels often show, an oaky, citrus-forward mid-palate with caramel and orange zest, and the long, layered finish with leather that indicates genuine 12-year complexity. Now a back vintage collector's batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet and inviting — caramel, honey, stone fruit, oak, vanilla, and baking spice. The January A batch winter-settled character creates a fruit-forward opening that summer C batches rarely show with the same clarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oaky with caramel, orange zest, and spice. The citrus element is notable — a characteristic that makes A122 distinctive within the Barrel Proof range and reflects the specific barrel selection for this January release.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming with oak, spice, fruit, and hints of leather. The 12-year age creates a layered, sustained finish that fades gradually rather than dropping cleanly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e A122 — January 2022 release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60.4% (120.8 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-chill filtered; no water reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/whiskey\"\u003ebourbon and whiskey at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does A122 mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e A = January batch, 1 = January (first month), 22 = 2022. The first Elijah Craig Barrel Proof release of 2022, preceding B522 in May and C922 in September.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes the orange zest note distinctive?\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus notes in Barrel Proof bourbons are a barrel-specific characteristic — the result of the particular esters and aldehydes that specific barrels develop over their aging. A122's orange zest palate note reflects the January 2022 barrel selection and contributes to the batch's distinctiveness within the Barrel Proof release history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs A122 still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e Currently out of stock. A122 is the January 2022 back vintage, superseded by subsequent releases. 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Leather, warm spice, and dried fruit in a unified, complex expression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and oak-forward — the extended aging producing a finish that evolves rather than simply fades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heaven Hill Bernheim Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Single Barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMashbill:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-rye (75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the 23 Year compare to Elijah Craig 18 Year?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 18 Year is already among the oldest commercially available single barrel bourbons at standard retail. The 23 Year adds 5 additional years of Kentucky barrel cycling — more oak integration, deeper dried fruit concentration, and the leather complexity that extended aging develops. Where the 18 Year shows maturity, the 23 Year shows what 5 more years of patience achieves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho was Elijah Craig?\u003c\/strong\u003e Elijah Craig (1738–1808) was a Baptist minister in Virginia and Kentucky who legend credits with inventing the practice of aging whiskey in charred oak barrels in 1789 — the innovation that defines bourbon as a category. Historical debate exists about whether Craig was truly the first, but he has become the symbolic patron of American bourbon heritage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Heaven Hill's high-rye mashbill distinctive at 23 years?\u003c\/strong\u003e Heaven Hill's high 13% rye content (unusual for a major Kentucky distillery) produces a naturally assertive, spicy distillate. At 23 years, that rye assertiveness has been fully integrated into the oak structure, producing complexity and spice that doesn't overpower the maturation character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 23 Year still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 unit in current stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How does the 23 Year compare to Elijah Craig 18 Year?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The 18 Year shows maturity. 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Elijah Craig at two full decades — Heaven Hill's high-rye mashbill at 20 years of Kentucky aging, producing the deep oak integration, dried fruit, and warm spice that ultra-aged single barrel bourbon achieves.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Elijah Craig ultra-aged single barrel range demonstrates what patience produces in Heaven Hill's high-rye program. At 20 years, the bourbon has completed two full decades of Kentucky barrel cycling — the dramatic summer heat and winter cold driving the spirit in and out of the charred oak repeatedly over 20 annual cycles, extracting the full spectrum of color, flavor, and complexity the barrel has to offer. Most bourbon is consumed at 4–12 years; at 20 years, the experience is fundamentally different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very deep amber with extraordinary color from 20 years of oak contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold oak, caramel, and vanilla with the warmth of two decades of Kentucky maturation — complex aromatics that standard age bourbon cannot develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, cinnamon, chocolate, and deep oak — the 20-year maturation producing a multi-layered richness alongside the residual grain character of Heaven Hill's high-rye mashbill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and bold — the oak-forward character of ultra-aged bourbon in a deeply satisfying close.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heaven Hill Bernheim Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Single Barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Elijah Craig ultra-aged single barrel range?\u003c\/strong\u003e Heaven Hill releases Elijah Craig at 18, 20, 21, and 23 years as exceptional barrels mature to each age point. 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Elijah Craig's ultra-aged expression from Heaven Hill — the high-rye mashbill at 21 years, producing a perfectly balanced bourbon where power and elegance coexist through two decades of Kentucky aging.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeaven Hill's Elijah Craig 21 Year sits between the 18 Year and the 23 Year in the distillery's age-statement single barrel range. At 21 years, the bourbon has achieved the full integration of grain, barrel, and time without the risk of over-oaking that pushes the 23 Year to the very edge of the aging window. The 21 Year is arguably the sweet spot: old enough for profound complexity, young enough to retain the grain's identity alongside the oak's contribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeaven Hill's high-rye mashbill (75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley) produces a naturally assertive, spicy distillate that responds well to extended aging. 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Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky — a single barrel of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof hand-selected exclusively for Wooden Cork, aged 9 years in new charred American oak and bottled at 125.6 proof without water reduction or chill filtration — the only place in the world this specific barrel is available.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrivate barrel selections are the highest expression of a retailer's relationship with a distillery. Heaven Hill grants retailers the opportunity to visit the rick houses, evaluate individual barrels from their aging inventory, and select a single cask to be bottled exclusively under that retailer's name. Wooden Cork's selection of this barrel represents our team's judgment about what constitutes exceptional Elijah Craig Barrel Proof character — the specific proof, age, and flavor profile we identified as the standard worth putting our name on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis barrel was aged 9 years — toward the upper end of typical Elijah Craig Barrel Proof age statements — and bottled at 125.6 proof, reflecting the specific evaporative concentration of this individual cask over nearly a decade in the Heaven Hill rick houses. Non-chill filtered and no water added, the 125.6 proof is exactly what came out of the wood. No other retailer has this barrel. Once it sells out, it is gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 9-year upper rick house aging delivers concentrated caramel, dark fruit, and toasted oak at full 125.6 proof intensity. 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Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky — a collaboration between Heaven Hill and Goose Island Brewery that follows three barrels through an extraordinary three-stage journey: original Bourbon aging, then Goose Island Bourbon County Stout aging, then nine months of re-filling with fully matured Elijah Craig Small Batch — the beer's influence creating a genuinely distinctive Bourbon with rich chocolate, subtle oak, and a hint of vanilla unlike anything else in the Elijah Craig lineup.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production story is what makes the Beer Barrel Finish genuinely unusual rather than merely novel. Stage one: standard new charred American oak barrels age Heaven Hill bourbon in the normal fashion. Stage two: those same barrels travel to Goose Island's Chicago brewery, where they are filled with Bourbon County Stout — one of the most decorated imperial stouts in American craft beer, a beer that itself absorbs bourbon barrel character during its aging. 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Pronounced chocolate on the palate from the Bourbon County Stout's residual compounds, with oak and vanilla providing structure. Rich, dessert-adjacent finish with chocolate, oak, and vanilla.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Goose Island Bourbon County Stout?\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the most celebrated imperial stouts in American craft beer — Goose Island's annual release that ages in bourbon barrels and develops an extraordinarily rich chocolate, vanilla, and roasted character. The barrels that held Bourbon County Stout are then used to finish Elijah Craig Small Batch, transferring those stout compounds into the bourbon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the three-stage barrel journey significant?\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard beer-finished bourbon puts spirit into a barrel that once held beer. The Beer Barrel Finish reverses the normal flow: Bourbon barrels become Bourbon County Stout barrels become Bourbon barrels again. 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Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky — the January 2023 release of Heaven Hill's three-times-annual cask strength bourbon, bottled at 125.6 proof from 12-year-old barrels without water reduction or chill filtration — the first Barrel Proof release of 2023, preceding B523 in May and C923 in September.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA123 denotes the January (A batch) 2023 release. At 125.6 proof — notably higher than A122's 120.8 proof from the previous January — A123 reflects a barrel selection with greater alcohol concentration, suggesting the 2023 January barrels experienced more net evaporation toward alcohol retention than the 2022 selection. 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Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky — the handle-format bottle of Heaven Hill's extra-aged Kentucky straight rye, delivering the same 51% rye mash bill, 94-proof character, and integrated spice-plus-oak profile as the 750ml in the larger format best suited for regular rye drinkers, home bars, and cocktail applications where the bottle goes quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1.75L contains the same extra-aged Kentucky straight rye as the 750ml — same 51% rye, 35% corn, 14% malted barley mash bill, same Heaven Hill new charred oak barrel program, same 94 proof. 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Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky — Wooden Cork's second single barrel selection of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, an 8-year cask hand-selected by our team from Heaven Hill's aging inventory and bottled at 125.4 proof without water reduction or chill filtration — available exclusively at Wooden Cork and not found at any other retailer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarrel Select #2 represents the second time Wooden Cork traveled to Heaven Hill's Bardstown rick houses to evaluate individual barrels of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof and select a single cask for our customers. Each Wooden Cork barrel selection is an independent exercise in judgment: we evaluate multiple candidate barrels at proof, identify the specific characteristics we believe represent exceptional Elijah Craig Barrel Proof character, and commit to one barrel. 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Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky — the May 2023 release of Heaven Hill's three-times-annual cask strength bourbon, bottled at 124.2 proof from barrels aged to the natural cask strength without water reduction or chill filtration — the second Barrel Proof release of 2023, following A123 in January and preceding C923 in September.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eB523 denotes the May (B batch) 2023 release. At 124.2 proof, B523 sits 1.4 proof points below the January A123 release from the same year — a slight moderation that reflects the different barrel selection for the May pull, drawn from barrels at the end of spring's warming cycle rather than winter's contraction. 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Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky — the official bourbon of the 2023 Ryder Cup, a commemorative expression of Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel finished in European toasted oak barrels that adds complexity specific to the European oak species alongside the American toasted barrel character of the standard expression — a limited edition that marks Elijah Craig's official partnership with golf's most celebrated team competition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ryder Cup is golf's oldest and most dramatic team competition — contested between Europe and the United States since 1927, and one of the few sporting events where the entire world of professional golf focuses on team performance over individual achievement. 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Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky — the September 2023 release of Heaven Hill's three-times-annual cask strength bourbon, bottled at cask strength without water reduction or chill filtration — the third and final Barrel Proof release of 2023, completing the A923\/B523\/C923 vintage year trilogy, with a proof range historically spanning 128.0 to 140.2 across prior C batches and delivering deep amber color with caramel, toasted oak, and fruit aromas and a rich vanilla, caramel, and butterscotch palate with black pepper and cinnamon on the finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eC923 denotes the September (C batch) 2023 release — the final Elijah Craig Barrel Proof of the year, pulled from barrels after the full Kentucky summer heat extraction cycle. September C batches historically show the highest proofs and most oak-concentrated character in any given year — the barrels have absorbed the maximum summer heat and the September pull captures that peak extraction. 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Now a back vintage batch priced at a premium reflecting its collectible status as the final Barrel Proof release of 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep amber — the concentrated color of summer heat extraction at its peak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel with toasted oak, fruit notes of apple and orange. The September pull's summer extraction character is evident in the aromatic concentration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich vanilla, caramel, and butterscotch alongside spices of black pepper and cinnamon at the back of the palate. The C batch summer character creates the deepest, richest expression in any given vintage year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicely layered showcasing all flavors — fades slowly then lingers as it cools. The C batch finish is characteristically the longest and most complex of the three annual releases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e C923 — September 2023 release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cask strength (C batch historical range: 128.0–140.2 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-chill filtered; no water reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/whiskey\"\u003ebourbon and whiskey at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does C923 mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e C = September batch, 9 = September (ninth month), 23 = 2023. The final Elijah Craig Barrel Proof release of 2023, completing the trilogy with A123 (January) and B523 (May).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do C batches historically have the highest proofs?\u003c\/strong\u003e September C batches are pulled after barrels have absorbed a full Kentucky summer of heat. Summer heat drives bourbon deeper into the charred oak and concentrates the alcohol through evaporation — producing the year's highest proof and most oak-forward, richest character. Heaven Hill's historical C batch range of 128.0–140.2 proof reflects this summer-dominant extraction pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is C923 priced higher than other batches?\u003c\/strong\u003e C923's premium pricing reflects its status as a back vintage collector's batch — the final Barrel Proof release of 2023, now out of production and available only from existing inventory. 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Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky — a single barrel of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof hand-selected exclusively for Wooden Cork, aged 9 years in new charred American oak and bottled at 128.8 proof — one of the highest-proof Wooden Cork barrel selections in the Elijah Craig program — without water reduction or chill filtration.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 128.8 proof, this Wooden Cork barrel selection sits at the upper range of the Elijah Craig Barrel Proof program's typical proof spectrum. The higher proof reflects a barrel with exceptional concentration from 9 years in Heaven Hill's rick houses — less angel's share evaporation relative to the proof increase suggests a barrel that retained its alcohol content while concentrating its flavor compounds through repeated seasonal heat cycling on the upper rick house floors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWooden Cork's selection process for this barrel followed the same approach as every private barrel selection: our team evaluated multiple candidate barrels from Heaven Hill's aging inventory and selected this specific cask based on its proof, flavor, and overall quality. The 128.8 proof and 9-year age combination we chose represents the highest-proof expression in our Elijah Craig barrel selection portfolio — for those who want maximum intensity from the Wooden Cork \/ Heaven Hill partnership, this is it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intensely concentrated caramel, dark fruit, and toasted oak at 128.8 proof. The 9-year aging and high proof create an aromatic profile that opens dramatically with a few minutes of air. Rich, complex, and assertive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e The highest-proof Wooden Cork barrel selection delivers the fullest weight and deepest complexity in the series — concentrated caramel, vanilla, dark oak tannin, baking spice, and dried fruit at full cask intensity. 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The 128.8 proof and 9-year combination creates a finish that sustains longer than any lower-proof expression in the Wooden Cork EC barrel series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wooden Cork Barrel Select\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64.4% (128.8 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-chill filtered; no water reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exclusively at Wooden Cork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/whiskey\"\u003ebourbon and whiskey at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is this the highest-proof Wooden Cork EC barrel selection?\u003c\/strong\u003e Proof in single barrel bourbon varies based on the specific barrel's evaporative history over aging. A barrel at 128.8 proof after 9 years retained more alcohol concentration than lower-proof selections of similar age. Wooden Cork selected this barrel specifically because the combination of high proof, 9-year depth, and flavor quality represented the most intense expression in the candidate barrels we evaluated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShould I add water to 128.8 proof bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e It depends on preference. Neat in a tasting glass with a few minutes of air reveals the full concentrated aromatic profile first. Adding 5–10% water then opens additional fruit and floral notes that the extreme proof compresses. Both approaches are valid — try neat first, then experiment with water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does 128.8 Proof compare to the other Wooden Cork EC barrel selections?\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the highest-proof barrel in the Wooden Cork EC series. At 9 years and 128.8 proof it delivers maximum intensity — more concentrated and assertive than the 125.6 (9yr), 125.4 (8yr), 124.8 (8yr), and 118.2 (9yr) selections. For those who want the most from the program, this barrel is the ceiling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why is this the highest-proof Wooden Cork EC barrel selection?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Proof varies by barrel's evaporative history. At 128.8 proof after 9 years, this barrel retained exceptional concentration. 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Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky — three bottles from Heaven Hill's core lineup representing the distillery's most important production traditions: the extra-aged Bottled-in-Bond single barrel (Henry McKenna), the wheated small batch (Larceny), and the standard high-rye small batch (Elijah Craig) — a concise, high-value introduction to the full range of Heaven Hill's craft at a single price point.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHenry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel Bottled-in-Bond is the world's only extra-aged BiB single barrel bourbon and the recipient of Whisky Advocate's 2019 Whisky of the Year at 98 points. It spent 40 Kentucky seasons in a single barrel before bottling — 10 years of dramatic seasonal temperature cycling through Heaven Hill's rick houses. Larceny Small Batch uses wheat in place of rye as the secondary grain, creating the mild crème brûlée aroma, sarsaparilla, and creamy caramel character that the wheated style produces. 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Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky — Wooden Cork's second barrel selection in the 124–125 proof range of our Elijah Craig Barrel Proof program, an 8-year cask hand-selected by our team at Heaven Hill and bottled at 124.8 proof without water reduction or chill filtration — currently in stock and available exclusively at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 124.8 Proof Barrel Select #2 was chosen as a companion to our previous 8-year barrel selections — evaluating what the same aging parameters produce in a different specific cask. Private barrel selection is an exercise in comparing individual barrels side by side, and the difference between barrels from the same distillery, same mash bill, and similar age statements is often more significant than customers expect. This cask was selected because it delivered a distinct, complete Elijah Craig Barrel Proof character at a proof point our team judged as optimal for its specific flavor development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCurrently in stock at 25 bottles — one of the most accessible Wooden Cork EC private barrel expressions available right now. Same Heaven Hill single barrel program, same exclusivity, currently the most available expression in the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic Elijah Craig Barrel Proof character at 124.8 proof — caramel, toasted oak, vanilla, and baking spice. The 8-year aging delivers bright fruit alongside the oak depth, creating a balanced aromatic profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied with caramel, vanilla, oak tannin, and warming cinnamon. The 8-year age and 124.8 proof combination delivers the integrated balance our team identified as the standard worth selecting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming with caramel, spice, and clean oak. The cask strength sustains the finish without the heaviness that very high proof expressions can create.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wooden Cork Barrel Select #2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 62.4% (124.8 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-chill filtered; no water reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exclusively at Wooden Cork — 25 bottles in stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/whiskey\"\u003ebourbon and whiskey at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does this differ from the 125.4 Proof Barrel Select #2?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are Wooden Cork's second barrel selections in the 8-year range, each from a different specific cask. The 125.4 was selected from an earlier barrel evaluation; the 124.8 was selected from a subsequent evaluation. Different barrels, slightly different proofs, same Wooden Cork selection standard — the 0.6 proof difference reflects different evaporative conditions in each specific cask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this currently in stock?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — 25 bottles available. The Wooden Cork EC private barrel series moves faster than standard release Barrel Proof because of its exclusivity. Once this allocation is gone, it will not be restocked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I choose between the Wooden Cork EC barrel selections?\u003c\/strong\u003e Age and proof are the primary differentiators. The 9-year barrels (125.6, 128.8, 118.2) show deeper oak and leather. The 8-year barrels (125.4, 124.8) show brighter fruit and more forward spice. All are exceptional single casks selected by Wooden Cork at Heaven Hill — the right choice is whichever is currently available and matches your proof preference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does this differ from the 125.4 Proof Barrel Select #2?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Both are 8-year Wooden Cork selections from different specific casks. The 125.4 was selected from an earlier evaluation; the 124.8 from a subsequent one. Different barrels, slightly different proofs from different evaporative conditions — same selection standard.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is this currently in stock?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes — 25 bottles available. The Wooden Cork EC private barrel series moves faster than standard Barrel Proof because of its exclusivity. 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Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky — a single barrel of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof hand-selected by Wooden Cork on October 19, 2023, from Rickhouse KK at Heaven Hill, barreled on December 15, 2014 and aged nearly 9 years before selection, bottled at 118.2 proof without water reduction or chill filtration — the most provenance-documented barrel in the Wooden Cork EC private barrel series.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Barrel Select is the most specifically documented barrel in Wooden Cork's Elijah Craig program: Barreled On December 15, 2014. Selected On October 19, 2023. Rickhouse KK. These details matter in ways that standard commercial releases cannot offer. Rickhouse KK is a specific warehouse location at Heaven Hill's Bardstown facility — every rick house has its own heat cycling profile based on its construction, orientation, and position on the distillery grounds. Barrels in Rickhouse KK aged through the specific conditions that building produces, and our team selected this barrel from that specific environment because of what those conditions created in the spirit over nearly nine years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 118.2 proof, this is the lowest-proof barrel in the Wooden Cork EC selection series — a reflection of the specific evaporative conditions this cask experienced in Rickhouse KK over 8+ years rather than any reduction in quality or intensity. Lower proof after long aging in some cases indicates a barrel that lost more alcohol than water to evaporation — a condition that can actually concentrate flavor compounds relative to alcohol, creating a different but equally compelling flavor profile. Currently 19 bottles in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e The nearly 9-year aging in Rickhouse KK delivers deep caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak with integrated dried fruit and baking spice. The 118.2 proof is more accessible on the nose than higher-proof selections, allowing the aromatic complexity to emerge without the alcohol assertiveness of the 125+ proof barrels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and rich with the deep caramel, vanilla, and oak complexity that 8+ years of Heaven Hill aging produces. The 118.2 proof creates a more immediate accessibility than the higher-proof selections while delivering the same single-barrel character and depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming with caramel, oak, and spice persisting cleanly. The nearly 9-year Rickhouse KK aging sustains the finish with the oak depth that shorter-aged or lower-proof expressions cannot match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wooden Cork 2023 Barrel Select\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRickhouse:\u003c\/strong\u003e KK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarreled On:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 15, 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelected On:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 19, 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~8 years, 10 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 59.1% (118.2 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-chill filtered; no water reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exclusively at Wooden Cork — 19 bottles in stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/whiskey\"\u003ebourbon and whiskey at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is this barrel's proof lower than the other Wooden Cork selections?\u003c\/strong\u003e Proof after aging depends on evaporation conditions in the specific rick house and barrel position. Rickhouse KK's specific environment caused this barrel to lose proportionally more alcohol than water over its nearly 9-year aging — resulting in 118.2 proof rather than the 124–129 proof range of other WC selections. This is the barrel's natural concentration from its specific aging environment, not a dilution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the barreled\/selected date tell me?\u003c\/strong\u003e Barreled December 15, 2014 means this specific cask was filled and placed in the warehouse on that date. Selected October 19, 2023 means Wooden Cork's team visited Heaven Hill that day, evaluated this barrel among other candidates, and chose it for our program. The exact dates are on the record — something standard commercial releases never provide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Rickhouse KK?\u003c\/strong\u003e A specific warehouse at Heaven Hill's Bardstown distillery. Every rick house at Heaven Hill has its own aging environment based on construction, orientation, and position on the grounds. Wooden Cork selected this barrel from Rickhouse KK specifically — the conditions of that building shaped the spirit over nearly nine years of seasonal temperature cycling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why is this barrel's proof lower than the other Wooden Cork selections?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Proof after aging depends on specific rick house evaporation conditions. Rickhouse KK caused this barrel to lose proportionally more alcohol than water over nearly 9 years, resulting in 118.2 proof. 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Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky — the rye counterpart to the acclaimed Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel bourbon, taking fully matured Elijah Craig Straight Rye and finishing it in a custom toasted new oak barrel designed with the Independent Stave Company, adding layers of crème brûlée, almond, hazelnut, and milk chocolate alongside the rye's characteristic spice for a rye expression unlike any other in the Heaven Hill lineup.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Toasted Rye begins where the Straight Rye ends: fully matured Kentucky straight rye whiskey, re-entered at barrel proof into a custom-designed toasted new oak barrel. The barrel design is a collaboration with Independent Stave Company — one of the world's foremost cooperage operations — and features a high-temperature toasting cap that embeds phenols into the wood. Phenols from the toasted cap contribute the subtle smokiness and spice that distinguishes the Toasted Rye's finish character from what a standard re-barrel would produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe mash bill is 51% rye, 35% corn, 14% malted barley — the same foundation as the Straight Rye. The toasted barrel finishing takes that rye spice backbone and layers caramelized wood sugars, nut, and chocolate notes on top, creating an interplay between the grain's natural pepper and herb character and the finishing barrel's dessert-like contribution. The result is a rye whiskey that rewards both straight rye enthusiasts who want more complexity and bourbon drinkers who are drawn to the Toasted Barrel concept.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toasted oak, crème brûlée, almond, and hazelnut — the custom toasted barrel's caramelized wood sugar character is immediately apparent alongside the rye's underlying spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Milk chocolate and subtle baking spices with a creamy mouthfeel. The toasted oak finishing creates a rich, dessert-like layer over the rye grain character. More nuanced and layered than the Straight Rye alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft and warm with lingering spice from both the rye grain and the toasted oak's phenol contribution. The ISC high-temperature cap creates the smoky finish note that sets this apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 51% rye, 35% corn, 14% malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinishing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom toasted new oak barrel (Independent Stave Company); high-temperature toasting cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, Toasted Oak Finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47% (94 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/rye\"\u003erye whiskey at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Elijah Craig Toasted Rye taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Toasted oak, crème brûlée, almond, and hazelnut on the nose. Milk chocolate and baking spice with a creamy mouthfeel on the palate. Soft, warm finish with lingering rye spice and subtle smoke from the toasted oak cap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Toasted Rye differ from Elijah Craig Straight Rye?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both start from the same 51% rye mash bill. The Toasted Rye goes through a second finishing phase in a custom ISC toasted new oak barrel, adding crème brûlée, almond, hazelnut, and milk chocolate over the rye's natural spice. More complex and dessert-forward; the Straight Rye is the more assertively spiced, grain-forward expression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Independent Stave Company toasting cap?\u003c\/strong\u003e ISC is one of the world's leading cooperage operations. For the Toasted Rye's finishing barrel, a high-temperature toasting cap embeds phenols — smoke and spice compounds — into the barrel wood, contributing the subtle smokiness and complexity that standard toasted barrels without the high-temperature cap cannot produce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs Toasted Rye related to the Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — it applies the same toasted barrel finishing philosophy to the Straight Rye base. Toasted Barrel finishes Small Batch bourbon in toasted new oak; Toasted Rye finishes the Straight Rye in a custom ISC toasted barrel. 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Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky — the September 2024 release of Heaven Hill's three-times-annual cask strength bourbon, bottled at 129 proof after 11 years of aging in new charred American oak without water reduction or chill filtration, delivering the full intensity of a summer-dominant Kentucky aging cycle at one of the higher proof points in recent Barrel Proof release history.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eC924 is the September (C batch) 2024 release — the most recent Elijah Craig Barrel Proof batch, pulled from barrels that absorbed the full heat of Kentucky's 2024 summer. September C batches capture barrels at the end of the year's most active wood extraction window: summer heat pushes bourbon deep into the charred oak, concentrating caramel, vanilla, and tannin; the September pull captures that summer work at its peak. 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C924 is the third Elijah Craig Barrel Proof release of 2024.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Barrel Proof differ from Small Batch?\u003c\/strong\u003e Elijah Craig Small Batch is bottled at a consistent 94 proof after water addition. Barrel Proof is bottled at whatever proof the selected barrels naturally reach — no water added. The result is more concentrated flavor and higher alcohol, with the same underlying Heaven Hill distillery character amplified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good introduction to barrel proof bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — having both bottles lets you taste the standard expression first to establish the baseline, then experience the Barrel Proof version with that context. One of the clearest educational side-by-sides in the bourbon category.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does C924 mean?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"C = third batch of the year, 924 = year 2024. C924 is the third Elijah Craig Barrel Proof release of 2024.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does Barrel Proof differ from Small Batch?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Small Batch is bottled at 94 proof after water addition. 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This exclusive bundle brings together two exceptional, high-proof bourbons that are perfect for those who crave bold flavors and authentic craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eElijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch A125\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndulge in the rich heritage of Kentucky Straight Bourbon with the \u003ci\u003eElijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch A125\u003c\/i\u003e. Aged for 10 years and 7 months, this bourbon is bottled uncut at 118.2 proof, offering a bold nose, a rich palate, and a smooth finish. It's a testament to Elijah Craig's expert craftsmanship, delivering a taste that's both robust and refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLarceny Barrel Proof Batch A125\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaired with the Elijah Craig is the \u003ci\u003eLarceny Barrel Proof Batch A125\u003c\/i\u003e, a wheated bourbon from Heaven Hill. Bottled at 125 proof with no dilution or chill filtration, it offers rich notes of caramel, vanilla, dark brown sugar, and roasted nuts. 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Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky — Distilled March 19, 1991. A specific barrel from Elijah Craig's vintage single barrel program at Heaven Hill, sharing its exact distillation date with Barrel #16 in the Wooden Cork collection — two barrels from the same production day, aged 20 years, that followed entirely different trajectories to produce distinct expressions at different natural proof points.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarch 19, 1991 at Heaven Hill's Bardstown distillery: the same mash, the same still, the same new make spirit filled into Barrel #27 and Barrel #16 on the same day and placed in the rick house. Twenty years later, those two barrels had become meaningfully different bourbons — the result of different positions in the warehouse, different microclimate conditions, different rates of evaporation, and the accumulated effect of those differences over 80 Kentucky seasons. Barrel #27 and Barrel #16 are the clearest possible demonstration of why single barrel bourbon exists as a category: two barrels from the same distillation run, same distillery, same day, and 20 years later they are not the same whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 20 years, this barrel represents two full decades of Heaven Hill's rick house environment working on the high-rye mashbill that defines the Elijah Craig program. The 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley mash bill produces a spirit with natural spice assertiveness that 20 years of oak integration transforms into layered complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two decades of Heaven Hill rick house aging concentrated into a complex aromatic profile — deep caramel, leather, dried fruit, and oak with the high-rye spice fully integrated. Extraordinarily complex for an unflavored, unfinished Kentucky straight bourbon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, cinnamon, chocolate, and deep oak from 20 years of barrel contact. The high-rye mash bill's spice has been transformed by the extended maturation into a complex, layered character rather than simple pepper heat. Two full decades of Kentucky seasonal cycling in every sip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and bold with the oak-forward character that ultra-aged bourbon develops. Dark caramel, leather, and dried fruit persist through a deeply satisfying close.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e #27\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 19, 1991\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Vintage Single Barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/whiskey\"\u003ebourbon and whiskey at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Barrel #27 compare to Barrel #16 — the other 3\/19\/91 barrel in the collection?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both distilled March 19, 1991, both aged 20 years at Heaven Hill — but placed in different positions in the rick house and experiencing different microclimate conditions over 20 years. The result is two distinct expressions from the same production day. A true side-by-side comparison of how individual barrel position shapes bourbon over two decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the distillation date tell us?\u003c\/strong\u003e March 19, 1991 is the specific day this spirit was distilled and filled into the barrel at Heaven Hill's Bardstown distillery. The bourbon aged in that barrel for 20 years before bottling — the age statement tells you the maturation length; the distillation date tells you exactly when it was born.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does Barrel #27 compare to Barrel #16?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Both distilled 3\/19\/91, both 20 years — different rick house positions, different microclimate conditions, different natural proofs. A true side-by-side of how individual barrel position shapes bourbon over two decades.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does the distillation date tell us?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"March 19, 1991 is the specific day this spirit was distilled at Heaven Hill. 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A specific barrel from Elijah Craig's vintage single barrel program at Heaven Hill, sharing its exact distillation date with Barrel #27 also in the Wooden Cork collection — the companion barrel to #27 from the same production day, representing a direct comparison of how rick house position shapes bourbon character over two decades.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarrel #16 and Barrel #27 were filled on the same day — March 19, 1991 — at Heaven Hill's Bardstown distillery. The same mash bill, the same still run, the same new make spirit. What differed from the moment they were placed in the rick house was everything else: barrel position, floor level, proximity to the rick house walls, airflow patterns, and the accumulated microclimate differences that those variables produce over 80 Kentucky seasons. Twenty years later, Barrel #16 and Barrel #27 had become distinct expressions — the same origin, two different bourbon stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaving both barrels from the same distillation date in the same retail collection is an extraordinary circumstance. Most collectors never get the opportunity to compare two barrels from the same production day side by side. Wooden Cork's collection presents that comparison in a single purchase decision: Barrel #16 and Barrel #27, both 3\/19\/91, both 20 years, both available. 1 bottle of each remaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twenty years of Heaven Hill rick house aging concentrated into a layered, complex aromatic profile. Deep caramel, leather, dried fruit, and integrated rye spice from the high-rye mash bill at full ultra-aged maturity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and multi-layered with caramel, cinnamon, deep oak tannin, chocolate, and dried fruit. The 20-year aging creates an integration of grain and wood character that shorter-aged expressions cannot achieve. 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