Elijah Craig Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Elijah Craig Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon is the signature whiskey bearing the name of the Reverend Elijah Craig, the pioneer widely credited as the first distiller to age his whiskey in charred oak barrels. Crafted by the master distillers at Heaven Hill, this expression is drawn from a hand-selected blend of barrels featuring a Level 3 char. It pours a beautiful burnished copper color and opens with a delightfully complex aroma of vanilla bean, sweet fruit, and fresh mint. On the palate, it is smooth, warm, and rich, offering prominent notes of woody oak, caramel, and baking spices like nutmeg, all balanced by a signature wisp of subtle smoke. The finish is long, sweet, and slightly toasty, making it a well-rounded and deeply satisfying pour.

Food Pairing: The warm spice, rich caramel, and subtle oak smoke of this bourbon make it a natural partner for classic southern barbecue, particularly slow-smoked brisket, burnt ends, or pulled pork. For a sweet companion, it beautifully complements a rich pecan pie, roasted candied nuts, or a dark chocolate caramel tart.