Cognac finishing like this is somewhat unique for an American whiskey, but it really sings with this well-aged malt, delivering a bright, silky aroma of ripe apricot, flamed orange peel, and soft wood smoke alongside the expected roasted and dark tones of the toasted oak.
No one is going to be disappointed with this one. It’s not quite the flavor bomb from earlier this year, but what it lacks in potency it more than makes up for in approachability.
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I’d like to thank Heaven Hill for providing this review sample with no strings attached.
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Heaven Hill Distillery (Bardstown, KY) announced today the release of the 18th edition of the Parker’s Heritage Collection® featuring a 14-year-old Kentucky Straight Malt Whiskey Finished in Reconstructed Heavy Toast Cognac Barrels. The 18th Edition is an allocated product and will be available nationally and internationally in limited quantities at the suggested retail price of $169.99. Like […]
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Just look at that bottle. Leaning nonchalantly up against the wall of what appears to be a very nice Las Vegas bathroom. I can almost imagine it taking a long drag off a cigarette and telling me to lighten up. If an inanimate object could exude cool, it would be this one.
Heaven Hill Brands (Bardstown, KY) recently announced the release of Elijah Craig Toasted Rye, debuting late July nationally at $54.99 SRP and 94 proof. THE PROCESS: It begins with fully matured Elijah Craig Straight Rye Whiskey, which is dumped and then re-entered at barrel proof into a second, custom toasted new oak barrel designed in […]
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The American whiskey brand of Elijah Craig has announced the release of their rye expression into the UK market. We were invited to the launch event of the Elijah Craig Straight Rye. The spirits has a mash bill of 51% rye, 35% corn and 14% malted barl…
This is probably the most unique offering in the Grain to Glass lineup, not least because it’s the only true cask strength expression.
