People love the stuff. They had 9 bottles of ECBP at 3333 Va. Beach Blvd. On average over the past 10 year, ECBP clocks in at 131.8 proof. WONDERFUL! There was also Orphan Barrel Rhetoric on the shelf too but for $130 a bottle, I just couldnt get myself to grab a bottle. Heaven Hill announced last week that they are dropping the 12 year for a non-age stated. Heaven Hills Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is one of the most hotly sought-after small batch products on the market, and the only thing more important to most bourbon drinkers than getting a bottle is getting the best bottle. Nose: This is a classic bourbon on the nose with deep flavors of buttered buttermilk biscuits, salted caramel, singed marshmallow, Almond Joy, cherry cream soda, and a touch of Nutella and maple syrup. The whiskey in the bottle was created from barrels from the middle/sweet spot of four warehouses. 56 bucks . Ive had OWA and Weller 12 on special order for over half a year now and nothing has shown up. Thats especially true if you get the right one. These small batch boubons are hard to find in europe. Never tried the Barrel proof versions of Elijah Craig.was never able to get my paws on one,everBlake, would you be willing to or have you reviewed the Elijah Craig 18 year old? Two bottles of #6 just sitting on the shelf with the regular EC12 yr today in Jersey. Guess who got them both , I stumbled upon a bottle of batch 9 tonight in western Michigan totally unexpected but very happy to do so. Im sure its gone now but Id love to know where you happened to grab one! I feel like I know the answer but gotta try. ABV: Varies It is available nationwide at an SRP of $69.99. Last years drop was their 18-year Marriage which was, well, a marriage of high-rye bourbons with a wheated bourbon (BT makes both Weller and Pappy on-site). The last batch of the year dazzledreally dazzledwith unusual dessert flavors and balancing grip and grace. Check out my review of Elijah Craig Barrel Proofrelease #1 here. thumb area of Michigan. Id love to help a brother out. Saw another bottle of ECBP at another store for $70. Larceny Barrel Proof (Heaven Hill) ended 2020 strong by getting the top honor of Whisky of the Year over at Whisky Advocate. Only one bottle on the shelf but feeling lucky. He puts me in a very very bad mood. Welcome to another year of putting the three batches of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof into a steel cage, three-way wrestling match and seeing who emerges victorious. The bourbon in this bottle was contract distilled in Ohio at Middlewest (but its now being made in Kentucky too). Not the heat I expected. The Best New Whiskey Releases of 2023 (So Far) The 23 Best Bourbons to Drink in 2023. . MSRP: $60/each I was enjoying #5 just last night. Were talking literally hundreds of drops, from the biggest names to the smallest craft distillers. It would be delicious, save for the proof buzzing in your head the entire time, like a headache. But I had to convince myself to add water in the first placewho in their right mind tries to touch up Starry Night? Lucked out with the Elmer once the shipment finally came in two months ago. As with 2020, this is a 12-year, unfiltered, batch strength release, and they can be pretty intense. The batch numbers may seem a little odd to the eye at first, but the code is actually pretty straight forward. What tastes the best? Whoa dang, just picked up a #10 ECBP; my brother-in-law nearly knocked me over to grab it, but there was one for him, too; priced at $56 w/tax. $55 & declined to pay that much. Clay is Editor at Large of The Bourbon Review. Its a great balance. I was told that they will no longer be doing special order/wait list for ECBP. Get the latest bourbon news to your inbox: my ranking for 2020 Bookers Bourbon batches. This was pretty nice but very light compared to the last few pours. Were looking forward to seeing what Barrell does next. A little less hot. Semantics aside, with so many barrel proof bourbons on the shelves it felt like it was the perfect time for a barrel proof bourbon blind taste test. The third and fourth digits indicate the year. Fred Minnick tackled the first Elijah Craig release of 2022 in Barrel Proof A122 in his latest YouTube review. Anxious to hear tasting notes from anyone has had the chance to sit down with the #13 release. FYI Visited the Heaven Hill gift shop this last weekend and they have a 138.8 proof on the shelf that I would presume is Batch 10 I picked up a bottle (they wanted $79, which struck me as a bit odd given the MSRP on the prior releases) but havent opened it yet. Nose: Theres a leathery nature on the nose with classic bourbon deep flourishes of very black cherry, salted caramel, cinnamon toast with cream butter and old vanilla pods, a touch of orange oil, and woody spice berries and barks. Bottle of #11 at Straight Up in kenmore NY for 59.99. This was a little rough around the edges, but still had a great depth and overall profile. Grab it while you can. There seems to be a lot here in Pa. Was lucky and picked up 4 bottles of release #10 last week. That said, this batch also played it safe, with round and fruity sweetness of apple and orange that lazily rolled through the finish, where it was met by quiet but distinct brown sugar and toasted oak notes. My family member called BS and the guy said well theres a list of people we promised to so the remaining 8 bottles went to the list. What a shame because its very good juice. I know tomorrow is the Stagg Jr lottery. The heat wasnt really there in any overwhelming way but popped in from time to time. Cant find anywhere around Buffalo,NY But found online at retailer in Berlin,NJ for 99 plus shipping. Hey Celtic.yeah, hahaIm on the list as well for some Weller 12..I also signed up last year, early spring, and am still waiting on its arrival, but I was able to get some bottles in NY when I went there late last yearand the Colley ave store had plenty of ETLs on the shelf last fallwas able to get a nice allotment. Bought myself a batch 5 in Belgium. Event in Cedar Rapids, IA by Local Craft Cellar on Saturday, April 29 2023 Following the recent release of Larceny Barrel Proof A123, fellow Heaven Hill brand Elijah Craig has revealed its own Barrel Proof A123 to begin the 2023 program.. All releases in this series follow a standard naming system. Distillery: Elijah Craig Distillery Co. (Heaven Hill) Release Date: May 2021 Proof: 118.2 Age: 12 Years Mashbill: 78% Corn, 12% Malted Barley, 10% Rye Color: Light Mahogany MSRP: $65 (2021) Official Website Buy Elijah Craig Barrel Proof (Batch B521) at Frootbat NOSE Barrel char | Graham cracker | Burnt caramel | Light for the proof palate Some mild background spices kept it from being boring, but an exceedingly delicate finish was almost a let down given the proof point. I heard that the first barrel proof was mythical but since they have struggled to replicate it. VA. Crazy how the price is all over the place, but unfortunately the mark up tends to be a little worse in these parts. With respect to Billie Joe Armstrong, youll always want to wake a bourbon lover when September begins. So I just left. When they did the press release about dropping the EC 12 yr age statement, HH stated that ECBP would still be 12 yr. Hopeully thats the truth. It was a tad warm, but that high ABV heat never overpowered the unique profile. Dont drink and drive. Like all versions of the general release, it is uncut and non-chill filtered. the 18 has been around $120 here near rochester, its definitely a step up from the 12, but not 5x as good, let alone 10x, lol. very warm finish that stays with you. Should be in stores between mid-feb and early-march. At a "mere" 59.1% abv, are consumers getting robbed? On the nose is vanilla, light oak, orchard fruit, caramel candy . Ah, Old Fitzgerald (Heaven Hill) Their yearly Bottled-in-Bond releases have become some of the most sought-after drops throughout the year. Just stopped in on a whim. But Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is also showing off some year-to-year variety in 2021. Went yesterday and bought 3 bottles of the 12 year age statement bottles to add to the 3 I have in my cabinet. Sometimes it doesnt have to be harder than that. Thats not true. Barrel proof isn't always the same proof - Batches of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof have ranged from an all time low of 118.2 (B521) to a hazmat highest proof of 140.2 (C914). The 2021 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batches: Ranked and Explained. Its mashbill: 78% corn, 12% malted barely, and 10% rye. The reason they are doing that he was told, is they are planning on using a lower age date soon. Last years drop New Year 2021 had a blend of five, nine, ten, and eleven-year-old bourbons from (takes a deep breath) Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana, New York, Texas, Wyoming, and Colorado. I didnt get any Pappy. This is funky Beam through and through. Bill is the Co-Founder, Editor-in Chief, and official Bourbon-o-Phile for ModernThirst.com, and Founder and Chief Blending Officer for Four Gate Whiskey Company. Im glad they have the lottery now though. The Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B522 release hit shelves in May, 2022. Clay is Editor at Large of The Bourbon Review. But the juice inside tends to be almost too drinkable, making these hard to keep on the shelf. Butlers liquors. Just picked up a bottle of #12 in Palatine,IL. Whisky Advocate named B517 the best whiskey of 2017, and it has seen plenty of accolades since to boost its reputation further. If its who I think it is, yes hes a piece of work and thats being nice. Its the finite and complete view of what they do at Four Roses in a single bottle. These expressions of Heaven Hill Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskeys share a release schedule, as along as a batch number. For some this proofpoint is already touching their upper limits of enjoyability, however when it comes to Elijah Craigh Barrel Proof, the brand has built a reputation around being a high aged and high proof bourbon. There is even reason to argue its superior. Estimated Release: November. Store said they just got it this week (March 23). Thanks for putting this up. Just bought a bottle of batch 12 ECBP. as of October 1,2015, VA ABC liquor stores STOPPED, and will NO longer be taking names (list) for ANY product in ANY of their stores; however, they are still honoring peoples requests (orders) who have been on a previous list prior to October, 2015, or whove ordered bottles BEFORE they instituted their new policy of NO MORE customer LISTS. But then the spices. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Release Cheat Sheet, Check out my review of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof. So Batch C920 is the third 2020 batch, released in September. Personally, Im glad to have had a couple of years of more modest proof points. Hearing some stores will start seeing it around Valentines day. The gift shop sells for higher because they dont want to undercut their retailers. Lets dive in! Glad they did the online purchase instead of the lottery stuff they did for EHT SW and Stagg Jr batch 6. This release, titled A123, is the 31st overall release in the ECBP series, dating back to 2013. I just found a bottle of batch 6. Age: 12 Years. I kind of just want to talk about that Frank August Single Barrel all day. Estimated Release: September. To prevent confusion I put together an ECBP cheat sheet. Theres also of course its pleasant heat that is derived from its 124.8 proof.Batch C922s sip isnt necessarily better than earlier batches but provides another avenue for people who may prefer a sweeter pour versus earthy or spicy ones. Prices varywhile Heaven Hill still claims a suggested retail price of $60, regular drinkers arent likely to find that, even before taxes. Batch A121 is the first release of Elijah Craig's Barrel Proof expressions for 2021. Anyone know? This is 12 years old, non-chill filtered. Its mashbill: 78% corn, 12% malted barely, and 10% rye. $65 each. First time ever, but it did happen. This expression is part of a new three-bottle roll out from Barton 1792 (Sazerac Company). Just picked up two bottles of this batch at the local Total Wine here in Bellevue, WA. $54.99 was actual price. Overall, its on the less exciting side for a batch of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, but knowing the potential for the brand I remain optimistic for what the other two batches this year will deliver. Batch C922 is yet to be released. He attended the University of Kentucky in the mid to late 1990s. All Rights reserved. Barrel Proof is a three-bottle release that sticks with its strict calendar with a reliability not seen from many distilleries these days. and wouldnt you knowI got the callan EC-18 just came in with my name on it at my primary liquor storewhat a great way to end a really tough weekyeah baby. I would take the four roses barrel strength over the limited space. However, compared to the prior 2022 batch, it comes in slightly hotter on the proofing. This is easily the best of the bunch. Finish: The end is solid with a spicy warmth next to more of that dry firewood and a smidge of sweet oatmeal cookies. Updated: For 2017, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof has received a makeover. Turns out it that the two bottles they had were still in the office upstairs, so out the door they went with me ($73.99 per, batch 10) along with a bottle each of 2015 Bourbon County Stout and Barleywine. Found 3 batch 13 on the shelf at a suburban Minneapolis muni for $65. About to kill batch 8, and after that Im going to crack one of my Stagg, Jr. bottles. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Nose: Burnt caramel candies and lush vanilla lead the way on the nose with hints of dry straw, sour cherry pie, and spiced apple cider with a touch of eggnog lushness. Blake, I am actually in Neptune Beach in Florida. Like I said, if distillery is charging $80 now for it, we arent seeing it for less than $100+ RETAIL!!!! Not sure if I got 11, or 17? Dude, HA!You better buy that bottle if you want some. While Larceny Barrel Proof is a newer addition, the Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 2022 release marks the expressions 10th Anniversary. Anyone from The area know where I could get ahold of a bottle? The batch is made from no more than 19 barrels of whiskey. Cant find 23 year anywhere. The 2021 batches were all a $60 deal (MSRP) if you can find it these days, with enough batch variety to make the search interesting. Is there anywhere in Tennessee to buy Elijah Craig Barrell Proof ???? MSRP: $90 These are often seen as showpiece bottles. Check the proof and then reference the chart. Whether youre riding the bandwagon of wheated bourbons or have been on that wagon for decades, this is a solid bottle of booze. The first batch of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof in 2022, A122 picks up where last year's Batch C921 left off with a lower proofpoint coming in at 120.8. This product in particular uses a char number 3. Their releases hit shelves in January, May and September each year as close to clockwork as is permitted in the sleepy world of whiskey maturation and packaging. Heres my ranking: The third best batch of 2021 was batch B. Last time I saw it was in a po-dunk ABC by the coast. He has written about whiskey, food, drink, and culture for Esquire, Playboy, Men's Journal, Popular Science, Southern Living, Maxim, among others. Lets hope for more like these in 2022s ECBP crop. Nose: This is a very classic Kentucky bourbon nose with big winter spice notes tied to barks and buds with a hint of nutmeg before leaning into oily vanilla pods and salted caramel chews with a nice hint of apple cider and black cherry cola. That will change as Heaven Hill continues to rack up awards and love from whiskey drinkers around the world. Last years Bottled-in-Bond was a masterpiece in a bottle and really highlighted the beauty of Eddie Russells dep understanding of bourbon. the first release of 2017 is Batch A117. *ALL* (allocated, limited releases including once a year releases such as BTAC and Pappy ) stock will now be shelved and sold on a first come, first serve basis, after they have honored the requests of those who were on these so called waiting lists.smdh. Elijah Craig is named after an 18th century pastor, often cited (although probably incorrectly) as the first man to distil bourbon in the US due to his tenuous accreditation for pioneering the use of charred barrels in maturation. Batch 10 is delicious! This is a 12-year batch strength (and unfiltered) release, and these batches can be pretty aggressive. There are traditionally 3 releases of ECBP a year. According to Heaven Hill, the Elijah Craig Barrel Proof batches are characterized by three things: a high proof point, a 12-year age statement at minimum, and flavors including leather, tobacco, chocolate and spices. Wont crack them for a bit. Advertisement. I was lucky enough to see a bottle of batch 9 on the shelf. There was one more left on the shelf. Yeah, I grabbed it. Like a lot of expressions out of the Heaven Hill Distillery, we believe Elijah Craig is a value buy in general. Finding a bottle like this on the shelf is really rare so this made my day! Yup.had to do a double take on that one. A place in Randolph had it i picked it up. Its not unusual for ECBP as its sometimes abbreviated to range from the high one-teens into the one-thirties, and at an age-stated 12 years, theres plenty to be said for its maturity as well. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch C920 is a scythea big, sharp whiskey with a full chocolate burnt sugar body. !..I was told after they have honored the people on ALL of these waiting lists, that will be the end of ALL lists of ANY kind in the future at the VA ABC stores..kaput! $79 at the shop means over $100 everywhere else now. Still, the top five really are the ones you want to focus on if youre looking for a truly fantastic barrel proof bourbon pour. Made the 30 min drive and bought both for 59.95. MSRP: $50/each UPDATED: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Release Cheat Sheet, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Releases by Proof - Bourbonr Blog, Review: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Release #8 | barrels and mash, Cigar Spirits: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon | The Stogie Guys, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Review | Tipple & Text, ? Haaaaaaa I have a #6, but waiting for special occasion to open it. Its unquestionably the best of the year. I tend to peruse the ABCs at the beach, Broudys at the beach, and total wine. RELEASE DATE Batch Proof January 2023 A123 125.6 TASTING NOTES BARREL PROOF "The nose will knock you off your feet. HEAVEN HILL took off ALL references to the 12 year age statement. (You can unsubscribe anytime). The first letter of the batch number indicates which of that year's releases the bottle was a part of . This is a good sipper. I live in Minneapolis too, check your local total wines more often. There is a rye spiciness to it as well. ABV: Varies While most of the big-name bottles tend to arrive in mid-to-late fall, during awards season and in anticipation of the holiday drinking and gift-giving, there are some great bourbons getting released between now and October.