Spirits SIP Pack - Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch B524 / Larceny Very Small Batch Bourbon Combo
Our Elijah Craig Barrel Proof / Larceny Very Small Batch Bourbon SIP Pack includes:
1 x Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch B524 Kentucky Straight Bourbon (750mL)
1 x Larceny Very Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon (750mL)
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch B524 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
(750ml) - [WA 94]
(750ml) - [WA 94]
About the Whisky:
Named after the father of Bourbon Rev. Elijah Craig this limited release Small Batch, twelve-year-old Bourbon is bottled at Barrel Proof and without chill filtering, preserving the natural flavors produced during the aging process. At full Barrel Proof, you can enjoy the Bourbon much the same way our Master Distiller does when he samples straight from the barrel or, if you choose, add water to reduce the proof to your liking.
Age: 11 years, 2 months
Proof: 130.6
Release Date: May 2024
Tasting Notes:
Awards/Reviews:
94 Points - Whisky Advocate
"Bubble gum, vanilla taffy, creamed corn, honeyed Cream of Wheat, and leather on the nose. The palate offers red berries, cinnamon, chocolate babka, and pepper spice. Overall, the texture is smooth and it holds its proof well as the flavors hum. On the finish, orange, aged oak, chicory, and a rush of hot cocoa, all reveal quality in depth and integration. This is a superb whiskey, big, flavorful, and complex."
Grade: A- (Drinkhacker)
"Lots of intensity on the nose here: espresso, oiled leather, bbq burnt ends, and smoldering wood on the campfire. These Barrel Proof releases can often be powerhouses, but B524’s aromatics push things to some savory heights for the series. Oddly enough, the palate has a big shift in store: On the tongue the whiskey is sweeter with ripe banana and brown sugar paving the way for notes of caramel sauce over sweet cream custard. The fruit theme continues with elements of maraschino cherry followed by walnuts. Before you know it, we’ve got a whole banana split working here. While spicy and quite warm on the finish, the explosion of fruit helps to temper the whiskey’s innate heat and offers a seasonally friendly flavor profile that works well both as a solo sipper or in an Old Fashioned or even a punchy whiskey sour."
"Nose: Peppery oak | Cigar box | Raisin | Baking spices | Robust
Palate: Heavily charred oak | Baking spices | Tobacco | Graham cracker | Caramel
Finish: Baking spices | Caramel chews | Aged oak | Long
Batch B524 is traditionally inspired and bold, starting with a robust aroma of peppery oak, cigar box, raisin, and baking spices. Heavily charred oak, tobacco, graham cracker, and caramel emerge on the palate, which tones the intensity down a notch though it remains as potent as expected for the proof. Baking spices, caramel, and aged oak define the bourbon’s long, otherwise straightforward finish." - Breaking Bourbon
"Batch B524 offers a unique and intriguing flavor profile compared to other releases. The nose is fruity with notes of tangerine, caramel, coconut, cherry, nutmeg, and oak. The palate is drying and mouth-coating, featuring cherry, walnuts, tea, cinnamon, barrel char, and oak. The finish is long and drying, with lingering hints of cinnamon, leather, cherry, bitter chocolate, bitter walnuts, oak, and a touch of coconut. Allowing the bourbon some time to open up significantly enhances its flavors, making it a memorable and enjoyable pour for those who appreciate a distinctive, drying character." - Whiskey Consensus
Larceny Kentucky Straight Very Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey [750ml]
About the Whiskey:
Larceny was hand selected by the Master Distillers to have a taste profile of a six-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Made with wheat as the secondary grain, instead of the traditional rye, Larceny is a smoother tasting Bourbon.
Tasting Notes:
Color: Bright new copper
Aroma: Fresh bread and toffee, with a note of butterscotch
Taste: Buttery caramel and honeyed notes, with a rich mouthfeel
Finish: Long, gently sweet and savory
Awards & Accolades:
Double Platinum - Ascot Awards 2023
"A creamed corn forward bourbon with hints of lemon cake iced with toffee. Delicious, sweet-forward, but long-finishing and satisfying."
Double Gold, Consumers' Choice - SIP Awards 2023
Gold - World Whiskies Awards 2024
Gold - SF World Spirits Competition 2021, 2020
93 Points, Great Value, Tried & True - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2021
"Crisp green apple, honey-baked walnuts, and brown sugar fill the nose, with succulent hints of blood orange and caramel. Silky smooth, with a mellow spice on the palate, shortbread cookies come to mind with a touch of burnt citrus peel."
93 Points, Best Buy - Wine Enthusiast
"This small-batch Bourbon uses wheat in place of rye to create a soft, rounded character. The mild crème brulee aroma leads into sasparilla and creamy caramel flavors. At 92 proof, it's a wonder that the alcohol feels so moderate, but it makes its presence known in the cinnamon-firework finish. Attractive bottle design with clever keyhole label."