| Rating | 93 |
| Style |
Bourbon American Whiskey Whiskey |
| Produced In | United States |
| ABV | 47% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $32.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Review Updated | 2026-02-18 |
Elijah Craig Small Batch Review
A massive tasting like this will make you appreciate the classic heritage brands a whole lot more. Which is not to say the smaller, newer, craftier brands are bad — see many great ones on this very list — but the old-timers still have a level of quality and craftsmanship that simply can’t be obtained overnight by Johnny-come-latelys. This Heaven Hill product still packs some serious years (said to be 8 to 12 years old) and proof (94) into a wallet-friendly package. It also packs a ton of flavor: vanilla, fruit cocktail, herbs and spices, a little wood and smoke, and a nice toasted coconut finish. It’s perfectly fine to sip neat (though we may suggest big brother Elijah Craig Barrel Proof for that task), but it really excels in cocktails like the Old Fashioned or Manhattan.
Elijah Craig Small Batch Pros And Cons
Pros
- Well priced
- Subtle signs of nuance
- Great for cocktails but can be sipped neat
Cons
- No longer contains an age statement
- Not the most complex bourbon
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