{"product_id":"elijah-craig-barrel-proof-rye-batch-b526","title":"Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye Batch #B526","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye Batch B526 is a Kentucky straight rye whiskey bottled uncut and unfiltered straight from the barrel at 115.6 proof.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye is released in limited batches, each bottled at full cask strength without chill filtration to preserve the whiskey's depth and character. Batch B526 was released in May 2026, aged 10 years and 8 months, and bottled at 115.6 proof. As a barrel-proof rye, each batch varies with the influence of extended barrel maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baking spice, sweet molasses, and toasted oak.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Layered and balanced, with stewed fruit, cinnamon, and nutmeg.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming, with lingering rye spice and subtle butterscotch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProducer: Heaven Hill Distillery\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey (Barrel Proof)\u003cbr\u003eBatch: B526\u003cbr\u003eRelease: May 2026\u003cbr\u003eAge: 10 Years, 8 Months\u003cbr\u003eProof: 115.6 (57.8% ABV)\u003cbr\u003eNon-Chill Filtered: Yes\u003cbr\u003eSize: 750mL\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon and rye collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"barrel proof\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe whiskey is bottled uncut and unfiltered straight from the barrel, so the proof reflects its natural cask strength — here 115.6 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is Batch B526?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is aged 10 years and 8 months and was released in May 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I add water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can be enjoyed neat, or with a few drops of water to open up additional complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does barrel proof mean?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The whiskey is bottled uncut and unfiltered straight from the barrel, so the proof reflects its natural cask strength, here 115.6 proof.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How old is Batch B526?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It is aged 10 years and 8 months and was released in May 2026.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Should I add water?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It can be enjoyed neat, or with a few drops of water to open up additional complexity.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Elijah Craig","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53960560607600,"sku":"EC-BPR-B526","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/1621\/5176\/files\/ElijahCraigBarrelProofRyeBatch_B526.png?v=1782855866","url":"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/products\/elijah-craig-barrel-proof-rye-batch-b526","provider":"Wooden Cork","version":"1.0","type":"link"}