Elijah Craig Straight Rye Whiskey 1.75L

Elijah Craig Straight Rye Whiskey 1.75L. 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.

The 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. The extra aging that distinguishes this expression from younger category ryes provides the caramel and vanilla from oak alongside the pepper, dried herb, and caraway that the rye grain contributes — in a more integrated, less raw package than minimally aged ryes deliver.

For those who regularly reach for rye in their Manhattan or Old Fashioned rotation, the 1.75L is the practical choice. The lower per-ounce cost and reduced restocking frequency make it the straightforward option for anyone who has already decided Elijah Craig Straight Rye is their go-to.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rye spice — pepper, dried herb, caraway — with caramel and vanilla from the extra oak aging. Well-integrated rather than raw and sharp.
• Palate: Bold rye character with cinnamon and pepper, balanced by corn sweetness and oak caramel. Full-bodied at 94 proof.
• Finish: Warm and spiced with lingering rye grain and oak depth from the extended aging.

Specs

• Distillery: Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky
• Mash Bill: 51% rye, 35% corn, 14% malted barley
• Style: Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, extra-aged
• ABV: 47% (94 Proof)
• Size: 1.75L

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Is the 1.75L the same rye as the 750ml? Yes — identical production, mash bill, and proof. The 1.75L is simply the larger format at a lower per-ounce cost.
• What cocktails work best with Elijah Craig Straight Rye? Manhattan, Old Fashioned, Whiskey Sour, or neat. The 1.75L format makes it ideal for any home bar where rye is used regularly in cocktail rotation.